How To Fix /SMB/CM_API_COMMON194 - No data found in file &1 for table &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SMB/CM_API_COMMON -

• Message number: 194

• Message text: No data found in file &1 for table &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SMB/CM_API_COMMON194 - No data found in file &1 for table &2 ?

  The SAP error message /SMB/CM_API_COMMON194 No data found in file &1 for table &2 typically indicates that the system is attempting to read data from a specified file (denoted by &1) for a particular table (denoted by &2), but it is unable to find any data in that file. This can occur in various scenarios, particularly when dealing with data imports or file processing.
  Causes:
  
  Empty File: The file specified may be empty or not contain the expected data.
  Incorrect File Path: The file path provided may be incorrect, leading to the system not being able to locate the file.
  File Format Issues: The file may not be in the expected format or structure, causing the system to fail in reading the data.
  Data Extraction Issues: If the data was supposed to be extracted from another source, there may have been an issue during the extraction process.
  Permissions Issues: The user or process may not have the necessary permissions to access the file.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check the File: Verify that the file specified in the error message is not empty and contains the expected data.
  Verify File Path: Ensure that the file path is correct and that the file is located in the specified directory.
  Review File Format: Check that the file is in the correct format and adheres to the expected structure for the data being processed.
  Data Extraction: If the data is supposed to be extracted from another source, review the extraction process to ensure it completed successfully and that data was populated.
  Permissions: Ensure that the user or process has the necessary permissions to read the file.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Depending on the context of the error, you may want to check transaction codes related to data import or file processing, such as SM37 for job monitoring or SE38 for executing reports.
  Logs and Traces: Check the application logs (transaction SLG1) for more detailed error messages or traces that could provide additional context.
  SAP Notes: Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Documentation: Review the documentation for the specific module or process you are working with to ensure that all prerequisites and configurations are correctly set up.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.