How To Fix RSAR185 - Invalid number of records in file & (origin &)

RSAR185 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSAR - Data Transfer and Metadata Maintenance

• Message number: 185

• Message text: Invalid number of records in file & (origin &)

What causes this issue?

The number of data records in file &V1& (origin &V2&) does not
correspond to the statements in the control file.

How to fix this error?

Check whether the number of records in the file given actually agrees
with the data in the control file and correct this data accordingly.
Check also, whether the file given exists and whether read
authorization exists.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSAR185 - Invalid number of records in file & (origin &) ?

  The SAP error message RSAR185, which states "Invalid number of records in file & (origin &)," typically occurs in the context of data transfer processes, particularly when using the SAP Data Transfer Process (DTP) or when loading data into SAP BW (Business Warehouse) from various sources.
  
  Cause:
  The error usually indicates that there is a mismatch between the expected number of records and the actual number of records found in the file being processed. This can happen due to several reasons:
  
  File Format Issues: The file may not be formatted correctly, leading to an incorrect number of records being read.
  Data Corruption: The file may be corrupted or incomplete, resulting in fewer records than expected.
  Configuration Errors: There may be issues with the DTP or InfoPackage configuration that lead to incorrect expectations about the number of records.
  Source System Issues: If the data is being extracted from a source system, there may be issues in that