How To Fix /SAPDMC/LSMW_OBJ_020008 - Select source structure to be appended first.

/SAPDMC/LSMW_OBJ_020008 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPDMC/LSMW_OBJ_020 -

• Message number: 008

• Message text: Select source structure to be appended first.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPDMC/LSMW_OBJ_020008 - Select source structure to be appended first. ?

  The SAP error message /SAPDMC/LSMW_OBJ_020008 indicates that there is an issue with the Data Migration Cockpit (DMC) when using the Legacy System Migration Workbench (LSMW). Specifically, the error message "Select source structure to be appended first" suggests that the system is expecting you to select a source structure before proceeding with the operation.
  
  Cause:
  This error typically occurs when:
  
  You have not selected a source structure in the LSMW project.
  The source structure is not properly defined or is missing.
  There may be a sequence issue in the steps you are following in the LSMW process.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Select Source Structure:
  
  Go to the LSMW transaction.
  Navigate to the step where you need to define or select the source structure.
  Ensure that you have selected the appropriate source structure that you want to append.
  
  
  
  Check Project Configuration:
  
  Verify that the LSMW project is correctly configured.
  Ensure that all necessary source structures are defined in the project.
  
  
  
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