How To Fix /SAPDMC/LSMW_GLO_010042 - File empty. Processing terminated.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPDMC/LSMW_GLO_010 -

• Message number: 042

• Message text: File empty. Processing terminated.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPDMC/LSMW_GLO_010042 - File empty. Processing terminated. ?

  The SAP error message /SAPDMC/LSMW_GLO_010042 File empty. Processing terminated. typically occurs in the context of using the Legacy System Migration Workbench (LSMW) in SAP. This error indicates that the file that is supposed to be processed is empty, which means that there is no data available for the migration process.
  Causes:
  
  Empty Source File: The most common cause is that the source file you are trying to upload is empty or has not been populated with data.
  Incorrect File Path: The file path specified in the LSMW project might be incorrect, leading to the system not finding the file or reading it incorrectly.
  File Format Issues: The file might be in an incorrect format or encoding that prevents it from being read properly.
  Data Extraction Issues: If the data was supposed to be extracted from another system or database, there may have been an issue during the extraction process that resulted in no data being written to the file.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check the Source File: Open the source file and verify that it contains the expected data. If it is empty, you will need to populate it with the necessary data.
  Verify File Path: Ensure that the file path specified in the LSMW project is correct. Check for any typos or incorrect directory references.
  Review File Format: Make sure that the file is in the correct format (e.g., CSV, TXT) and that it is encoded properly (e.g., UTF-8). If necessary, convert the file to the required format.
  Re-extract Data: If the data was supposed to be extracted from another system, check the extraction process to ensure that it completed successfully and that data was written to the file.
  Check LSMW Settings: Review the settings in your LSMW project to ensure that all configurations are correct and that the file is being processed as intended.
  
  Related Information:
  
  LSMW Documentation: Refer to the official SAP documentation for LSMW for detailed instructions on how to set up and troubleshoot data migration projects.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues related to this error message. SAP frequently updates its knowledge base with solutions to common problems.
  Community Forums: Consider visiting SAP community forums or discussion boards where other users may have encountered similar issues and shared their solutions.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.