How To Fix PS006 - Sizes of source and target file are different

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PS - SAP Electronic Parcel Service

• Message number: 006

• Message text: Sizes of source and target file are different

What causes this issue?

After transmission, the system determined that the size of the target
file does not match the size of the source file before transmission. It
is possible that the source file was changed by another using during
the transmission.
Source file: <LS>&V2&</>
Size: <LS>&V3& Byte</>

How to fix this error?

Restart the transmission and make sure the source file is not changed
during the transmission.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PS006 - Sizes of source and target file are different ?

  The SAP error message PS006, which states "Sizes of source and target file are different," typically occurs during data transfer processes, such as when using the Data Transfer Workbench (DTW) or during file uploads. This error indicates that the size of the source file (the file you are trying to upload) does not match the expected size of the target file (the file format or structure that SAP is expecting).
  Causes:
  
  File Format Mismatch: The source file may not be in the correct format or structure that SAP expects. This could include differences in the number of columns, data types, or delimiters.
  Data Truncation: The source file may have been truncated or corrupted, leading to a mismatch in size.
  Incorrect Mapping: The mapping between the source file and the target structure may not be correctly defined, leading to discrepancies in expected sizes.
  Encoding Issues: The file encoding (e.g., UTF-8, ANSI) may not be compatible with