How To Fix /SAPDMC/LSMW082 - File definition for source structure '&' is missing

/SAPDMC/LSMW082 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPDMC/LSMW -

• Message number: 082

• Message text: File definition for source structure '&' is missing

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPDMC/LSMW082 - File definition for source structure '&' is missing ?

  The SAP error message /SAPDMC/LSMW082 File definition for source structure '&' is missing typically occurs in the context of using the Legacy System Migration Workbench (LSMW) in SAP. This error indicates that the system is unable to find the file definition for the specified source structure, which is necessary for the data migration process.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing File Definition: The most common cause of this error is that the file definition for the specified source structure has not been created or is not properly configured in the LSMW project.
  Incorrect Source Structure Name: The source structure name specified in the LSMW project may be incorrect or misspelled.
  Project 
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the overall configuration of the LSMW project, such as missing steps or incomplete settings.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check File Definition:
  
  Go to the LSMW transaction (LSMW).
  Navigate to the project, subproject, and object where the error occurred.
  Ensure that