How To Fix WSTI034 - Structure of PDC file contains errors.

WSTI034 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WSTI - Messages about Store Workbench, Physical Inventory

• Message number: 034

• Message text: Structure of PDC file contains errors.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WSTI034 - Structure of PDC file contains errors. ?

  SAP Error Message:
  WSTI034 - Structure of PDC file contains errors
  
  
  Cause:
  The error message WSTI034 occurs when the PDC (Personal Data Collection) file being uploaded or processed in SAP has structural inconsistencies or formatting errors. This means the file does not conform to the expected layout or format required by the SAP system for PDC data import.
  Common causes include:
  
  Incorrect file format (e.g., wrong delimiter, missing fields).
  Corrupted or incomplete PDC file.
  Mismatch between the PDC file structure and the expected structure defined in SAP.
  Manual changes or errors during file creation/export.
  Encoding issues (e.g., special characters or wrong character set).
  
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the WSTI034 error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Verify the PDC File Format:
  
  Check the file format against the SAP documentation or the expected layout.
  Ensure the file uses the correct delimiter (e.g., semicolon, comma, tab).
  Confirm that all mandatory fields are present and in the correct order.
  
  
  
  Check for Data Consistency:
  
  Open the file in a text editor or Excel and look