How To Fix /SAPDMC/LSMW_OBJ_060012 - File '&' is already specified.

/SAPDMC/LSMW_OBJ_060012 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPDMC/LSMW_OBJ_060 -

• Message number: 012

• Message text: File '&' is already specified.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPDMC/LSMW_OBJ_060012 - File '&' is already specified. ?

  The SAP error message /SAPDMC/LSMW_OBJ_060012 indicates that there is an issue with the file specification in the Legacy System Migration Workbench (LSMW) process. Specifically, the error message states that the file you are trying to specify has already been defined in the system.
  
  Cause:
  This error typically occurs when:
  
  You are trying to upload or specify a file that has already been defined in the LSMW project.
  There may be duplicate entries in the file specification section of your LSMW project.
  The same file is being referenced multiple times in the same LSMW object.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check File Specifications:
  
  Go to the LSMW project and check the file specifications. Ensure that the file you are trying to specify is not already listed.
  If it is listed, you may need to remove the duplicate entry or modify your process to avoid referencing the same file multiple times.
  
  
  
  Modify the LSMW Object:
  
  If you need to