How To Fix /SAPDMC/LSMW805 - The file '&' does not contain a data record

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPDMC/LSMW -

• Message number: 805

• Message text: The file '&' does not contain a data record

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPDMC/LSMW805 - The file '&' does not contain a data record ?

  The SAP error message /SAPDMC/LSMW805 The file '&' does not contain a data record typically occurs when using the Legacy System Migration Workbench (LSMW) in SAP. This error indicates that the specified file does not contain any valid data records that can be processed by LSMW.
  Causes:
  
  Empty File: The file specified may be empty or not contain any data records.
  Incorrect File Format: The file may not be in the expected format (e.g., CSV, TXT) or may have incorrect delimiters.
  File Path Issues: The file path specified in the LSMW project may be incorrect, leading to the system not being able to read the file.
  Data Extraction Issues: If the data was extracted from a source system, there may have been issues during the extraction process that resulted in no data being written to the file.
  File Encoding: The file may be encoded in a format that SAP cannot read (e.g., UTF-16 instead of UTF-8).
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check the File: Open the file in a text editor to ensure it contains valid data records. Make sure there are no leading or trailing spaces and that the data is formatted correctly.
  Verify File Format: Ensure that the file is in the correct format and that the delimiters used (if any) match what is expected by the LSMW configuration.
  Correct File Path: Double-check the file path specified in the LSMW project to ensure it points to the correct file location.
  Re-extract Data: If the file is empty or missing data, consider re-extracting the data from the source system and ensure that the extraction process completes successfully.
  Check Encoding: Ensure that the file is saved in a compatible encoding format (preferably UTF-8) that SAP can read.
  Review LSMW Configuration: Go through the LSMW project settings to ensure that all configurations are set up correctly, including the file structure and mapping.
  
  Related Information:
  
  LSMW Documentation: Review the official SAP documentation for LSMW to understand the expected file formats and configurations.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to LSMW and file processing.
  Testing: After making corrections, test the LSMW process again to see if the error persists.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.