How To Fix /SAPDMC/LSMW_OBJ_070002 - Define source structures first

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPDMC/LSMW_OBJ_070 -

• Message number: 002

• Message text: Define source structures first

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPDMC/LSMW_OBJ_070002 - Define source structures first ?

  The SAP error message /SAPDMC/LSMW_OBJ_070002 Define source structures first typically occurs in the context of using the Legacy System Migration Workbench (LSMW) in SAP. This error indicates that the source structures have not been defined before attempting to use them in your migration project.
  Cause:
  The error is caused by the following reasons:
  
  Missing Source Structures: You have not defined any source structures in your LSMW project. Source structures are essential as they define the format and layout of the data you are trying to migrate.
  Incorrect Sequence of Steps: You may be trying to execute a step that requires source structures to be defined before they are actually set up.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to define the source structures in your LSMW project. Here are the steps to do that:
  
  Access LSMW: Go to transaction code LSMW in your SAP system.
  Select Your Project: Choose the project you are working on.
  Define Source Structures:
  
  Navigate to the step where you can define source structures. This is usually found under the "Maintain Source Structures" option.
  Click on "Maintain Source Structures" and create the necessary source structures by specifying the structure name and description.
  Ensure that you define all required source structures that correspond to the data you are migrating.
  
  
  Save Changes: After defining the source structures, save your changes.
  Continue with Your Process: Once the source structures are defined, you can proceed with the subsequent steps in your LSMW project.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Documentation: Refer to the SAP Help Portal or the LSMW documentation for detailed guidance on how to define source structures and the overall LSMW process.
  Data Mapping: Ensure that the source structures you define align with the target structures in your SAP system to facilitate smooth data migration.
  Testing: After defining the source structures, it is advisable to test the data migration process with a small dataset to ensure everything is functioning correctly before executing a full migration.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and continue with your data migration project in SAP.