How To Fix PFM_01CA328 - File with &1 items, when &2 records were expected

PFM_01CA328 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PFM_01CA - Generic messages for developments

• Message number: 328

• Message text: File with &1 items, when &2 records were expected

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PFM_01CA328 - File with &1 items, when &2 records were expected ?

  The SAP error message PFM_01CA328 typically indicates a discrepancy between the number of items in a file and the number of records that were expected during a data import or processing operation. This error is often encountered in the context of file processing, data uploads, or integration scenarios.
  
  Cause:
  
  
  Data Mismatch: The file being processed contains a different number of items than what the system expected. This could be due to:
  
  Incorrect file format or structure.
  Missing records in the file.
  Extra records in the file that are not accounted for.
  Data corruption or truncation during file transfer.
  
  
  
  
  Configuration Issues: The configuration settings for the data import process may not align with the actual data being processed.
  
  
  File Encoding Issues: If the file is not encoded correctly (e.g., UTF-8 vs. ANSI), it may lead to misinterpretation of the data.
  
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Verify File Content: Check the contents of the file being processed to ensure that it contains the expected number of