How To Fix ME503 - No batch input records in sequential file &

ME503 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ME - Purchasing: General Messages

• Message number: 503

• Message text: No batch input records in sequential file &

What causes this issue?

File & is empty.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Create the file again.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ME503 - No batch input records in sequential file & ?

  The SAP error message ME503, which states "No batch input records in sequential file," typically occurs when you are trying to execute a batch input session, but the system cannot find any records in the specified sequential file. This can happen for several reasons. Below are the potential causes, solutions, and related information for this error:
  Causes:
  
  
  Empty File: The sequential file you are trying to use does not contain any records. This could be due to an error in the data extraction process or the file not being populated correctly.
  
  
  Incorrect File Path: The file path specified in the batch input session may be incorrect, leading to the system not being able to locate the file.
  
  
  File Format Issues: The format of the file may not be compatible with what SAP expects. For example, the delimiter used in the file may not match the expected format.
  
  
  Authorization Issues: The user executing the batch input