How To Fix PFQ1065 - Transfer error: incorrect number of records in &1 file.

PFQ1065 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PFQ1 - ADP ITF

• Message number: 065

• Message text: Transfer error: incorrect number of records in &1 file.

What causes this issue?

An error occurred during &V1& file transfer(&V2& directory). This file
does not contain the number of records indicated in the footer line.

System Response

The system displays an error message and cancels processing before any
download from the relevant file.

How to fix this error?

Contact ADP to check file integrity and start a new transfer.

Procedure for System Administrators

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

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PFQ1065 - Transfer error: incorrect number of records in &1 file. ?

  The SAP error message PFQ1065, which states "Transfer error: incorrect number of records in &1 file," typically occurs during data transfer processes, such as when importing or exporting data files. This error indicates that the number of records in the specified file does not match the expected number of records, leading to a failure in the data transfer process.
  Causes:
  
  File Format Issues: The file may not be formatted correctly, leading to discrepancies in the number of records.
  Data Corruption: The file could be corrupted or incomplete, resulting in missing or extra records.
  Configuration Errors: Incorrect settings in the data transfer configuration can lead to mismatches in expected record counts.
  Manual Edits: If the file was manually edited, it might have introduced errors or inconsistencies in the record count.
  Batch Processing Issues: If the data is being processed in batches, there may be an issue with how the batches are defined or processed.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check File Format: Ensure