How To Fix /SAPDMC/LSMW_OBJ_060018 - File '&' can only be assigned to one source structure.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPDMC/LSMW_OBJ_060 -

• Message number: 018

• Message text: File '&' can only be assigned to one source structure.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPDMC/LSMW_OBJ_060018 - File '&' can only be assigned to one source structure. ?

  The SAP error message /SAPDMC/LSMW_OBJ_060018 indicates that a file can only be assigned to one source structure in the context of the Legacy System Migration Workbench (LSMW). This error typically arises when you are trying to assign the same file to multiple source structures in your LSMW project.
  Cause:
  
  Multiple Assignments: The same file is being assigned to more than one source structure in the LSMW project.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration of the LSMW project may have been set up incorrectly, leading to the same file being linked to multiple structures.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check File Assignments:
  
  Go to the LSMW project where the error occurred.
  Navigate to the "Source Structures" section and review the assignments of files to source structures.
  Ensure that each file is only assigned to one source structure.
  
  
  
  Modify Assignments:
  
  If you find that a file is assigned to multiple source structures, you will need to modify the assignments.
  Remove the file from the additional source structures where it is not needed.
  
  
  
  Reassign Files:
  
  If necessary, reassign the file to the correct source structure that it should be associated with.
  
  
  
  Test the Configuration:
  
  After making the changes, test the configuration to ensure that the error no longer occurs.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  LSMW Overview: LSMW is a tool in SAP used for data migration from legacy systems to SAP systems. It allows users to map data from legacy formats to SAP structures.
  Source Structures: In LSMW, source structures define the format of the data being imported. Each source structure can have its own file, and each file should only be linked to one structure.
  Error Handling: Always check the logs and messages in LSMW for additional context on errors, as they can provide more detailed information about what went wrong.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and successfully configure your LSMW project.