How To Fix /SAPDMC/LSMW_GLO_030001 - No recording with the name '&' exists.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPDMC/LSMW_GLO_030 -

• Message number: 001

• Message text: No recording with the name '&' exists.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPDMC/LSMW_GLO_030001 - No recording with the name '&' exists. ?

  The SAP error message /SAPDMC/LSMW_GLO_030001 No recording with the name '&' exists 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 a recording with the specified name, which is essential for the data migration process.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Recording: The most common cause of this error is that the recording you are trying to use has not been created or has been deleted.
  Incorrect Name: The name of the recording you are trying to access may be misspelled or incorrectly referenced in your LSMW project.
  Authorization Issues: There may be authorization issues preventing access to the recording.
  Incorrect Project/Subproject: The recording might exist in a different project or subproject than the one you are currently working on.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Recording Name: Verify that the name of the recording you are trying to use is correct. Ensure there are no typos or incorrect characters.
  Create a New Recording: If the recording does not exist, you can create a new recording by following these steps:
  
  Go to the LSMW transaction (LSMW).
  Select your project and subproject.
  Choose the "Maintain Object Attributes" option.
  Select the "Recording" option and create a new recording for the desired transaction.
  
  
  Check Project/Subproject: Ensure that you are working in the correct project and subproject where the recording is supposed to exist.
  Authorization Check: Make sure you have the necessary authorizations to access the recording. You may need to contact your SAP security administrator for assistance.
  Transport Issues: If the recording was recently transported from another system, ensure that the transport was successful and that the recording is available in the target system.
  
  Related Information:
  
  LSMW Documentation: Review the official SAP documentation on LSMW for detailed instructions on creating and managing recordings.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Community Forums: Consider searching or posting in SAP community forums or SAP support channels for additional insights from other users who may have encountered the same issue.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and successfully use the LSMW tool for your data migration tasks.