How To Fix RMPS_IMPORT004 - Row &1: Element type &2; no file name specified

RMPS_IMPORT004 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RMPS_IMPORT - Error Messages for Fileplan Import

• Message number: 004

• Message text: Row &1: Element type &2; no file name specified

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RMPS_IMPORT004 - Row &1: Element type &2; no file name specified ?

  The SAP error message RMPS_IMPORT004 typically occurs during the import of data into the SAP system, particularly when dealing with the import of data files in the context of the SAP Profitability and Performance Management (PaPM) module or similar data import scenarios. The error message indicates that there is an issue with the specified element type in the import process, specifically that no file name has been provided for the data import.
  
  Cause:
  The error can be caused by several factors:
  
  Missing File Name: The most direct cause is that the import process is expecting a file name to be specified for the data being imported, but none has been provided.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration settings for the import process may not be set up correctly, leading to the system not recognizing the file name.
  Data Source Issues: The data source from which the import is being attempted may not be correctly defined or accessible.
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