How To Fix /SAPDMC/LSMW_OBJ_070005 - Assign files to source structures first.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPDMC/LSMW_OBJ_070 -

• Message number: 005

• Message text: Assign files to source structures first.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPDMC/LSMW_OBJ_070005 - Assign files to source structures first. ?

  The SAP error message /SAPDMC/LSMW_OBJ_070005 Assign files to source structures 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 assign files to the source structures before proceeding with the data migration process.
  Cause:
  The error arises when you attempt to execute a step in the LSMW process without having properly assigned the necessary files to the source structures. This is a required step in the LSMW process, as the system needs to know which files contain the data that corresponds to the source structures defined in your migration project.
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Open LSMW: Start the LSMW transaction in your SAP system.
  
  
  Select Your Project: Navigate to the project you are working on.
  
  
  Go to the 'Source Structures' Step: In the LSMW menu, find the section where you define your source structures.
  
  
  Assign Files: 
  
  Locate the option to assign files to the source structures. This is usually found under the 'File' or 'Source Structure' section.
  Ensure that you have selected the correct files that contain the data you want to migrate.
  Assign these files to the corresponding source structures.
  
  
  
  Save Changes: After assigning the files, make sure to save your changes.
  
  
  Re-run the Process: Once the files are assigned, you can re-run the process that previously resulted in the error.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Documentation: Refer to the official SAP documentation for LSMW for detailed steps on how to assign files to source structures.
  Data Formats: Ensure that the files you are assigning are in the correct format (e.g., CSV, TXT) and that they match the structure expected by the LSMW.
  Field Mapping: After assigning files, you may also need to check the field mapping to ensure that the data from the files aligns correctly with the target fields in SAP.
  Testing: It is advisable to test the migration process with a small dataset before executing it on a larger scale to ensure that everything is set up correctly.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and proceed with your data migration using LSMW in SAP.