How To Fix 3L265 - Error reading the input file. Line &1 of a total of &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 3L - HR: Messages for Mexico

• Message number: 265

• Message text: Error reading the input file. Line &1 of a total of &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 3L265 - Error reading the input file. Line &1 of a total of &2 ?

  The SAP error message 3L265 indicates that there is an issue with reading an input file during a data import or processing operation. The message specifies that the error occurred on line &1 of a total of &2 lines in the input file. This typically suggests that there is a problem with the format or content of the data on that specific line.
  Causes:
  
  File Format Issues: The input file may not be in the expected format (e.g., CSV, TXT) or may have incorrect delimiters.
  Data Validation Errors: The data on the specified line may not meet the validation criteria defined in the SAP system (e.g., incorrect data types, missing mandatory fields).
  Encoding Problems: The file may be encoded in a format that SAP cannot read properly (e.g., UTF-8 vs. ANSI).
  Corrupted File: The input file may be corrupted or incomplete, leading to read errors.
  Line Length Exceeded: The line may exceed the maximum allowed length for input data in SAP.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check File Format: Ensure that the input file is in the correct format and adheres to the expected structure. Verify delimiters and line endings.
  Validate Data: Review the data on line &1 for any inconsistencies or errors. Ensure that all required fields are populated and that data types are correct.
  Encoding Verification: Confirm that the file is saved in a compatible encoding format. If necessary, convert the file to the appropriate encoding (e.g., UTF-8).
  Inspect for Corruption: Open the file in a text editor to check for any signs of corruption or unexpected characters.
  Line Length Check: Ensure that the line does not exceed the maximum length allowed by SAP. If it does, consider breaking it into multiple lines or truncating the data.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Documentation: Refer to SAP's official documentation for guidelines on file formats and data import procedures.
  Transaction Codes: Depending on the context of the error, you may want to check transaction codes related to data import (e.g., LSMW, BAPIs).
  Error Logs: Check SAP application logs (transaction SLG1) for more detailed error messages that may provide additional context.
  Support Forums: Consider searching or posting on SAP community forums for similar issues and solutions shared by other users.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue causing the error message 3L265.