How To Fix 5V263 - Data records found in CSV file

5V263 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 5V - HR: Messages for Belgium

• Message number: 263

• Message text: Data records found in CSV file

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5V263 - Details

• The SAP error message 5V263 typically indicates that there are data records found in a CSV file that do not conform to the expected format or structure required by the SAP system. This error often arises during data uploads or imports when the system encounters unexpected or invalid data.
  
  Cause:
  
  
  Incorrect File Format: The CSV file may not be formatted correctly. This could include issues such as:
  
  Missing headers
  Incorrect delimiter (e.g., using semicolons instead of commas)
  Extra or missing columns
  Incorrect data types in specific columns
  
  
  
  Data Validation Issues: The data within the CSV file may not meet the validation rules set in SAP. This could include:
  
  Invalid characters
  Out-of-range values
  Required fields that are empty
  
  
  
  Encoding Issues: The file may be saved in an incorrect encoding format (e.g., UTF-8 vs. ANSI), which can lead to misinterpretation of characters.
  
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check File Format: Ensure that the CSV file adheres to the required format:
  
  Verify that the correct delimiter is used.
  Ensure that all required