How To Fix /SAPDMC/LSMW_OBJ_060019 - Position the cursor on an input file (application server).

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPDMC/LSMW_OBJ_060 -

• Message number: 019

• Message text: Position the cursor on an input file (application server).

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPDMC/LSMW_OBJ_060019 - Position the cursor on an input file (application server). ?

  The SAP error message /SAPDMC/LSMW_OBJ_060019 typically occurs in the context of using the Legacy System Migration Workbench (LSMW) in SAP. This error indicates that the system is expecting you to position the cursor on an input file, but it is not able to find or access the specified file.
  Cause:
  
  File Not Found: The specified input file does not exist on the application server.
  Incorrect Path: The path to the input file may be incorrect or not properly specified in the LSMW settings.
  Access Permissions: The user may not have the necessary permissions to access the file on the application server.
  File Format Issues: The file may not be in the expected format or may be corrupted.
  Incorrect Configuration: The LSMW project or object may not be configured correctly to point to the right input file.
  
  Solution:
  
  Verify File Existence: Check if the input file exists on the application server at the specified path.
  Check File Path: Ensure that the path to the input file is correctly specified in the LSMW settings. You can do this by navigating to the relevant LSMW project and checking the file path configuration.
  Permissions: Ensure that the user executing the LSMW has the necessary permissions to access the file on the application server.
  File Format: Verify that the input file is in the correct format and is not corrupted. You may want to open the file in a text editor to check its contents.
  Reconfigure LSMW: If necessary, reconfigure the LSMW project or object to ensure it points to the correct input file.
  Use Transaction Codes: You can use transaction codes like AL11 to check the files on the application server and confirm the file's presence.
  
  Related Information:
  
  LSMW Documentation: Review the official SAP documentation for LSMW to understand the configuration and requirements for input files.
  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 on SAP community forums for 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 position the cursor on the input file as required by the LSMW process.