How To Fix /SAPDMC/LSMW057 - Converted data file could not be opened

/SAPDMC/LSMW057 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPDMC/LSMW -

• Message number: 057

• Message text: Converted data file could not be opened

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPDMC/LSMW057 - Converted data file could not be opened ?

  The SAP error message /SAPDMC/LSMW057 Converted data file could not be opened typically occurs during the execution of the Legacy System Migration Workbench (LSMW) when the system is unable to access or open the converted data file that is required for the data migration process. Here are some potential causes, solutions, and related information for this error:
  Causes:
  
  File Path Issues: The specified path for the converted data file may be incorrect or the file may not exist in the specified location.
  File Permissions: The user executing the LSMW process may not have the necessary permissions to access the file or the directory where the file is located.
  File Format Issues: The file may be in an incorrect format or corrupted, making it unreadable by the system.
  Network Issues: If the file is located on a network drive, there may be connectivity issues preventing access to the file.
  Temporary Files: Sometimes, temporary files created during the