How To Fix /AIF/LFA_MES053 - Excel configuration is only supported for Excel (.xlsx) file content

/AIF/LFA_MES053 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /AIF/LFA_MES -

• Message number: 053

• Message text: Excel configuration is only supported for Excel (.xlsx) file content

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /AIF/LFA_MES053 - Excel configuration is only supported for Excel (.xlsx) file content ?

  The SAP error message /AIF/LFA_MES053 Excel configuration is only supported for Excel (.xlsx) file content typically occurs when you are trying to upload or process an Excel file that is not in the correct format. This error is specifically related to the SAP Application Interface Framework (AIF) and indicates that the system expects an Excel file in the .xlsx format, but the file provided is either in a different format (like .xls, .csv, etc.) or is corrupted.
  
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect File Format: The file you are trying to upload is not in the .xlsx format. It could be an older Excel format (.xls) or a different file type altogether.
  Corrupted File: The file might be corrupted or not properly formatted as an Excel file.
  File Extension Mismatch: Sometimes, the file might have the correct extension but is not actually in the expected format.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Convert the File: Ensure that the file you are trying to upload is