How To Fix SCPR398 - No BC Set found in the file &1; see long text

SCPR398 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SCPR - BC Sets

• Message number: 398

• Message text: No BC Set found in the file &1; see long text

What causes this issue?

No BC Set was found in the file &V1&.
This can be for the following reasons:
The file should have the extension ".bcs". Other extensions could
indicate formats which cannot be interpreted.
-> Only use files with the extension ".bcs"
The file was not created by a download (or it has been changed
manually) and does not satisfy the internal conventions.
-> Contact the person who made the download and clarify whether manual
modifications have been made
The version number for the download/upload format could not be
determined, or is not known.
-> Check whether there is an entry in the first row of the file to be
opened with the name 'VERSION' and the value '1'

System Response

Processing is cancelled.

How to fix this error?

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SCPR398 - No BC Set found in the file &1; see long text ?

  The SAP error message SCPR398 indicates that the system could not find a Business Configuration (BC) Set in the specified file. This error typically occurs during the import of a BC Set or when trying to access configuration data that is expected to be present but is missing.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing BC Set: The specified file does not contain the expected BC Set, which could be due to an incorrect file path or a corrupted file.
  Incorrect File Format: The file may not be in the correct format or may not have been exported properly.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the BC Set or the file.
  System Configuration: There may be issues with the system configuration that prevent the BC Set from being recognized.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Verify File Path: Check the file path specified in the error message to ensure it is correct and that the file exists.
  Check File Content: Open the