How To Fix /SAPDMC/LSMW_OBJ_060001 - Specify input files first.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPDMC/LSMW_OBJ_060 -

• Message number: 001

• Message text: Specify input files first.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPDMC/LSMW_OBJ_060001 - Specify input files first. ?

  The SAP error message /SAPDMC/LSMW_OBJ_060001 Specify input files first typically occurs in the context of using the Legacy System Migration Workbench (LSMW) in SAP. This error indicates that the system expects you to specify input files before proceeding with the data migration process.
  Cause:
  The error is triggered when:
  
  You have not specified the input files that contain the data to be migrated.
  The input files are not correctly defined in the LSMW project.
  There may be a configuration issue or a missing step in the LSMW process.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Input File Specification:
  
  Go to the LSMW transaction (LSMW).
  Navigate to the step where you need to specify the input files.
  Ensure that you have correctly defined the input files that contain the data you want to migrate.
  
  
  
  Define the Input Files:
  
  If you haven't done so, you need to create a file structure that matches the data you are trying to import.
  Use the "Maintain Source Structures" and "Maintain Source Fields" options to define the structure of your input files.
  
  
  
  Upload Input Files:
  
  Use the "Specify Files" option to upload the input files.
  Make sure that the files are accessible and correctly formatted according to the specifications required by LSMW.
  
  
  
  Check File Paths:
  
  Ensure that the file paths are correct and that the files are located in the specified directory.
  Verify that the SAP system has the necessary permissions to access the files.
  
  
  
  Review the LSMW Steps:
  
  Go through the LSMW steps to ensure that you have completed all necessary configurations before executing the migration.
  Make sure you have followed the correct sequence of steps in the LSMW process.
  
  
  
  Test the Process:
  
  After specifying the input files, try to execute the migration process again to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Documentation: Refer to the SAP Help Portal or the LSMW documentation for detailed guidance on how to set up and use LSMW.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address specific issues related to LSMW and input file handling.
  Community Forums: Consider visiting SAP Community forums or other user groups where similar issues may have been discussed.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and successfully specify the input files for your LSMW project.