How To Fix /SCWM/LC1180 - No valid records uploaded; check the source file

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCWM/LC1 -

• Message number: 180

• Message text: No valid records uploaded; check the source file

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCWM/LC1180 - No valid records uploaded; check the source file ?

  The SAP error message /SCWM/LC1180 No valid records uploaded; check the source file typically occurs in the context of the SAP Extended Warehouse Management (EWM) module when there is an issue with the data being uploaded from a source file. This error indicates that the system could not find any valid records in the file that was uploaded for processing.
  Causes:
  
  Empty Source File: The source file may be empty or not contain any records.
  Incorrect File Format: The file format may not match the expected format required by the SAP system (e.g., CSV, TXT).
  Data Validation Issues: The records in the source file may not meet the validation criteria set in the SAP system (e.g., missing mandatory fields, incorrect data types).
  File Encoding Issues: The file may be encoded in a format that is not compatible with SAP (e.g., UTF-8 vs. ANSI).
  Incorrect Mapping: The mapping of fields in the source file to the fields in the SAP system may be incorrect.
  File Path Issues: The file may not be located in the expected directory or may not be accessible due to permissions.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check the Source File: Open the source file and ensure that it contains valid records. Verify that the data is populated correctly.
  Verify File Format: Ensure that the file is in the correct format as required by SAP. If necessary, convert the file to the appropriate format.
  Data Validation: Review the data in the source file to ensure that all mandatory fields are filled and that the data types are correct. Correct any discrepancies.
  Check File Encoding: Ensure that the file is saved with the correct encoding. If needed, re-save the file using the appropriate encoding.
  Review Mapping: Check the mapping configuration in SAP to ensure that the fields in the source file are correctly mapped to the corresponding fields in SAP.
  File Path and Permissions: Ensure that the file is located in the correct directory and that the SAP system has the necessary permissions to access the file.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like /SCWM/PRD (for product data) or /SCWM/PRT (for transport data) to check the upload process.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Logs and Traces: Review the application logs and traces in SAP to gather more information about the error and identify any specific issues that may have occurred during the upload process.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement the necessary solutions to resolve it.