How To Fix /ACCGO/CAK_PFM059 - Invalid file format; please use the template provided

/ACCGO/CAK_PFM059 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /ACCGO/CAK_PFM -

• Message number: 059

• Message text: Invalid file format; please use the template provided

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /ACCGO/CAK_PFM059 - Invalid file format; please use the template provided ?

  The SAP error message /ACCGO/CAK_PFM059 Invalid file format; please use the template provided typically occurs when you are trying to upload a file that does not conform to the expected format or structure defined by the SAP system. This error is often encountered in processes related to data uploads, such as financial data, master data, or other structured data inputs.
  
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect File Format: The file you are trying to upload may not be in the correct format (e.g., CSV, XLSX, etc.) as specified by the SAP application.
  Template Structure: The data in the file may not match the structure of the template provided by SAP. This includes incorrect column headers, missing required fields, or additional unexpected fields.
  Encoding Issues: The file may have encoding issues (e.g., UTF-8 vs. ANSI) that prevent SAP from reading it correctly.
  Data Validation Errors: The data within the file may contain invalid entries that do not meet the validation