How To Fix PS008 - Source file has incorrect size

PS008 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PS - SAP Electronic Parcel Service

• Message number: 008

• Message text: Source file has incorrect size

What causes this issue?

When starting the file transfer, you specified that the source file was
to be a particular size. The file size was checked and a different
value was determined. The source file was presumably changed in the
interim.
File name: <LS>&V2&</>
Expected size: <LS>&V3& Bytes</>
Actual size: <LS>&V4& Bytes</>

System Response

Transmission was terminated.

How to fix this error?

Eliminate the cause of the error and restart the transmission.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PS008 - Source file has incorrect size ?

  The SAP error message PS008, which states "Source file has incorrect size," typically occurs during the process of data import or file upload in SAP, particularly when dealing with batch input sessions or data transfer processes. This error indicates that the size of the source file being processed does not match the expected size defined in the system.
  Causes of PS008 Error
  
  
  File Size Mismatch: The most common cause is that the file being uploaded is either too large or too small compared to what the system expects. This can happen if the file was truncated or if there was an error during file creation.
  
  
  Incorrect File Format: The file may not be in the expected format (e.g., CSV, TXT) or may have been corrupted during transfer.
  
  
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the SAP system that define the expected file size, and these settings may not align with the actual file