How To Fix 5Q437 - Invalid file &; notification reason & cannot be processed

5Q437 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 5Q - Error Texts for Public Sector

• Message number: 437

• Message text: Invalid file &; notification reason & cannot be processed

What causes this issue?

Only certain notification types can be processed in the inbox process.
The notification type in question does not belong to this category.

System Response

Inbound processing for the file is terminated.
In a live run:
The file remains in the PC's or server's inbound directory and must be
removed manually to prevent it from being read again during the next
run.
In the B2A inbox, however, the file is marked as erroneous and is
therefore ignored during the next run.

How to fix this error?

Check the file.

Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 5Q437 - Invalid file &; notification reason & cannot be processed ?

  The SAP error message 5Q437 indicates that there is an issue with processing a file due to an invalid file or a notification reason that cannot be processed. This error typically arises in the context of data uploads, file processing, or integration scenarios where files are being read or processed by the SAP system.
  Causes:
  
  Invalid File Format: The file being processed may not conform to the expected format or structure required by the SAP system.
  Incorrect Notification Reason: The notification reason provided in the file may not be valid or recognized by the system.
  File Path Issues: The file may not be located in the specified directory, or there may be permission issues preventing access to the file.
  Data Integrity Issues: The data within the file may be corrupted or contain invalid entries that the system cannot process.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the SAP system that are not aligned with the