How To Fix UMG170 - Skip-flag should not be set for table category '1'.

UMG170 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: UMG - Message Class for the Unicode Migration Tool.

• Message number: 170

• Message text: Skip-flag should not be set for table category '1'.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message UMG170 - Skip-flag should not be set for table category '1'. ?

  The SAP error message UMG170, which states "Skip-flag should not be set for table category '1'," typically occurs in the context of data migration or data upload processes, particularly when using tools like the SAP Migration Cockpit or LSMW (Legacy System Migration Workbench). This error indicates that there is a configuration issue related to the data being processed.
  
  Cause:
  The error is caused by the configuration of the data upload or migration process where the "Skip-flag" has been incorrectly set for a table that is categorized as '1'. In SAP, table categories are used to define how data is handled during migration. Category '1' usually refers to tables that require mandatory data and should not have any records skipped during the upload process.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the UMG170 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check the Configuration: Review the configuration settings for the data migration or upload process. Ensure that the "Skip-flag" is not