How To Fix /SAPDMC/LSMW084 - One file on the front end is assigned to the source structure '&'

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPDMC/LSMW -

• Message number: 084

• Message text: One file on the front end is assigned to the source structure '&'

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPDMC/LSMW084 - One file on the front end is assigned to the source structure '&' ?

  The SAP error message /SAPDMC/LSMW084 indicates that there is an issue with the assignment of a file on the front end to a source structure in the Legacy System Migration Workbench (LSMW). This error typically occurs when you are trying to upload data using LSMW and the system cannot find the expected file or there is a mismatch in the configuration.
  Cause:
  
  File Not Assigned: The file you are trying to upload is not properly assigned to the source structure in the LSMW project.
  Incorrect File Path: The file path specified may be incorrect or the file may not exist in the specified location.
  File Format Issues: The file format may not match the expected format for the source structure.
  Source Structure Configuration: The source structure may not be correctly configured in LSMW, leading to the system not recognizing the file.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check File Assignment:
  
  Go to the LSMW project and check the assignment of the file to the source structure. Ensure that the file is correctly assigned.
  Navigate to the "Maintain Source Structures" step and verify that the source structure is correctly defined.
  
  
  
  Verify File Path:
  
  Ensure that the file is located in the correct directory and that the path specified in LSMW is accurate.
  If you are using a front-end file, make sure that the file is accessible from the SAP GUI.
  
  
  
  Check File Format:
  
  Ensure that the file format (e.g., CSV, TXT) matches the expected format for the source structure.
  Open the file in a text editor to verify its contents and structure.
  
  
  
  Review Source Structure Configuration:
  
  Go to the "Maintain Source Fields" step and ensure that the fields in the source structure are correctly defined and match the fields in the file.
  Make sure that the field mapping is correctly set up in the LSMW project.
  
  
  
  Re-upload the File:
  
  If you have made any changes, try re-uploading the file to see if the issue persists.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You can use transaction codes like LSMW to access the Legacy System Migration Workbench.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation for LSMW for detailed steps on how to configure source structures and file uploads.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to LSMW and file uploads.
  
  If the problem persists after following these steps, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting the SAP community for further assistance.