How To Fix AD402 - & (format & is not supported)

AD402 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: AD - Data Dictionary application messages

• Message number: 402

• Message text: & (format & is not supported)

What causes this issue?

The DATE format which is mapped onto data type DATE in the database is
not currently supported.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Use instead data type DATS, which is treated as a date type within the
SAP System, but which is mapped onto the type CHAR in the database.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message AD402 - & (format & is not supported) ?

  The SAP error message AD402 typically indicates that there is an issue with the format of a file that you are trying to upload or process within the SAP system. The specific message "format & is not supported" suggests that the file format you are using is not recognized or is incompatible with the expected formats in SAP.
  Causes of AD402 Error
  
  
  Unsupported File Format: The file you are trying to upload may be in a format that SAP does not support. Commonly supported formats include CSV, TXT, XLSX, etc.
  
  
  File Extension Mismatch: The file extension may not match the actual content of the file. For example, a file named .csv may actually be in a different format.
  
  
  Corrupted File: The file may be corrupted or improperly formatted, leading to SAP being unable to read it.
  
  
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in SAP that restrict the types of files that can be processed.
  
  
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