Extracting transaction data using flat files in nw2004s

Hi BW Gurus,
I am trying to load the Infocube from flat file. flat file is in csv format with comma diliminator, when i am loading the datasource with the flat file. flat file is actually consist of 20 columns with column headings, 5 columns has no data it consist only headings.
When I am loading data to the datasource, it is reading only 15 columns which is having values, I tried to enter the values in the empty column and extracted to datasource still it is not uploading that values.
Please help me.
Thanking you,
Ravi

Hi
Please check your transfer structure should match with your flat file.
Order of fields in your flat file should be in the same order as the transfer structure..
Hope it helps you...
Teja

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Dear All,
I have loaded transaction data into an infocube using a flat file . While loading DTP i have checked the option "load transactional data with out master data exists" . So transactional data is loaded even if no master data is there in BW.
While loading the flat file, I made a mistake for DIVISION Characteristic where original master data value is '04000' , but i loaded the transactional data with value '4000' .Then i later realized after seeing the data from the infocube and deleted the request. then i reloaded data with value '04000'. Till now every thing is fine.
But when I see the master data for DIVISION , i can see a new entry with value '4000'.
My question is how to delete the entry value '4000' from DIVISION. I tried deleting manually this entry from 'maintaining masterdata' , but it is not allowing me to do so .
I have also checked if any transactional data exists for that value '4000' , as i said earlier I have deleted the transactional data with that values. even tried to delete the entries from the master data table, but i donot see a option to delete entries there.
Please suggest me on this.
Regards,
Veera

Hi,
Goto RSA1 right click on the Info object and select Delete Master data. This will delete the master data unused existing in the table.
If this master data is not used any where else just delete the master data completely with SID option.
If even this doesnt work you can delete the complete table entire in SE14. But this will wipe out the entire table. Be sure if you wanna do this.
Hope this helps
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You can load the transaction data without loading the master data. You have to check the option in update rules (update also if no master data exists).
In reporting you will not be able to see the attribute and text data. Its always adivceable to load master data first and run apply hierarchy/attribute change and load the transaction data.
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Problem in data sources for transaction data through flat file

Hello Friends,
While creating the data sources for transaction data through flat file, I am getting the following error "Error 'The argument '1519,05' cannot be interpreted as anumber' while assigning character to application structure" Message no. RSDS016
If any one come across this issue, please provide me the solution.
Thanks in Advance.
Regards
Ravi

Hallo,
just for information.
I had the same problem.
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while i try to load data from flat file at time of scheduling it shows the error "check load from infosourceand its showing errorwhilw monitoring the data as follow"the correcsponding datapacket were not updated using psa" what can i do to rectify the problem
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Do you know a easy way to extract master data into a flat file? I've tried using maintain master data but my master table is too large to display this way.

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Hello Gurus,
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looking forward for your response!
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Hi,
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I have a project to create a flat file from SAP, for an external legacy system. There are 3 requirement.
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Not able to extract performance data from .ETL file using xperf commands.
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How often in the real time projects extract data from flat files n process

I am going thru teh BODS data integrator, and trying to understand the demand of ETL services extract data from a flat file, is that really impt in teh real time jobs.
Thank you very much for the helpful info.

Hi,
As per the inputs given by you guys i started loading data from flat file.
I try to load 28 files from i which i was able to load 24 files succesfully.For the other 4 i got this error messages
1) Error 'Enter period in the format __.YYYY...' at conversion exit CONVERSION_EXIT_PERI6_INPUT (field CALMONTH record 1, value DUMYTRA)
Message no. RSDS012
2) a) Error 'The argument '1,008.00' cannot be interpreted as anumber' on assignment field QUANT_B record 11714 value 1,008.00
Message no. RSDS013
b) Error 'The argument '1,110.00' cannot be interpreted as anumber' on assignment field QUANT_B record 15374 value 1,110.00
Message no. RSDS013
3) a) Error 'The argument '1,140.00' cannot be interpreted as anumber' on assignment field QUANT_B record 1647 value 1,140.00
Message no. RSDS013
b) Error 'The argument '2,028.00' cannot be interpreted as anumber' on assignment field QUANT_B record 4625 value 2,028.00
Message no. RSDS013
4) Error 'The argument '1,151.00' cannot be interpreted as anumber' on assignment field QUANT_B record 7808 value 1,151.00
Message no. RSDS013
I'am unable to trace out what is the error exactly.
I checked this values in files they are perfect.
can anybody please guide me on this issue.
With Regards,
Pradeep.B

Steps to load the data by using flat file for hierarchies in BI 7.0

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