How To Fix /SAPDMC/LSMW_AUX_010016 - Define field mapping and rule first.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPDMC/LSMW_AUX_010 -

• Message number: 016

• Message text: Define field mapping and rule first.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPDMC/LSMW_AUX_010016 - Define field mapping and rule first. ?

  The SAP error message /SAPDMC/LSMW_AUX_010016 indicates that there is an issue with the field mapping and rules in the Legacy System Migration Workbench (LSMW) process. Specifically, it suggests that you need to define the field mapping and rules before proceeding with the migration.
  Cause:
  This error typically occurs when:
  
  You have not defined the field mapping for the data you are trying to migrate.
  The mapping rules for the fields in the source data and the target SAP system are incomplete or missing.
  You are trying to execute a step in the LSMW process that requires field mapping to be defined first.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Access LSMW:
  
  Go to transaction code LSMW in your SAP system.
  
  
  
  Select Your Project:
  
  Choose the appropriate project, subproject, and object that you are working on.
  
  
  
  Define Field Mapping:
  
  Navigate to the "Field Mapping and Conversion Rules" section.
  Here, you need to define the mapping between the source fields (from your legacy system) and the target fields (in the SAP system).
  Ensure that all necessary fields are mapped correctly.
  
  
  
  Check Conversion Rules:
  
  If there are any conversion rules needed for the data transformation, make sure to define them as well.
  
  
  
  Save Changes:
  
  After defining the mappings and rules, save your changes.
  
  
  
  Re-run the Process:
  
  Once the field mapping and rules are defined, you can re-run the process that triggered the error.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Documentation: Refer to the SAP Help Portal or the LSMW documentation for detailed guidance on how to set up field mapping and conversion rules.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with other relevant transaction codes such as SE11 (Data Dictionary), SE37 (Function Modules), and SE80 (Object Navigator) for additional support in your migration tasks.
  Testing: Always test your mappings with a small dataset before executing a full migration to ensure that everything works as expected.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and successfully proceed with your data migration using LSMW.