How To Fix BF00006 - The file contains errors

BF00006 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: BF00 - FI: Application base reports

• Message number: 006

• Message text: The file contains errors

What causes this issue?

Either the file contains an error, or you have used the wrong structure
to select the file. This file is not permitted for the selected file
format.

System Response

The bank master data transfer is terminated.

How to fix this error?

Check the input file. Select another 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.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message BF00006 - The file contains errors ?

  The SAP error message BF00006, which states "The file contains errors," typically occurs during file uploads or data imports in SAP systems. This error can arise from various issues related to the file format, data integrity, or system settings. Here are some common causes, potential solutions, and related information:
  Causes:
  
  File Format Issues: The uploaded file may not be in the expected format (e.g., CSV, TXT) or may have incorrect delimiters.
  Data Validation Errors: The data within the file may not meet the validation rules set in the SAP system (e.g., incorrect data types, missing mandatory fields).
  Encoding Problems: The file may be saved in an unsupported encoding format (e.g., UTF-8 vs. ANSI).
  File Size Limitations: The file may exceed the maximum size allowed for uploads in the SAP system.
  Incorrect Mapping: The fields in the file may not be correctly mapped to the corresponding fields in the SAP system.
  Corrupted File: The file may be corrupted