How To Fix CNV_CDMC_UCIA156 - Format of the file is .&1 instead it should be .csv

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CNV_CDMC_UCIA - CDMC Upgrade/Change Impact Analysis

• Message number: 156

• Message text: Format of the file is .&1 instead it should be .csv

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CNV_CDMC_UCIA156 - Format of the file is .&1 instead it should be .csv ?

  The SAP error message CNV_CDMC_UCIA156 indicates that there is an issue with the format of a file being processed in the SAP system. Specifically, the error states that the file format is incorrect; it is expecting a .csv (Comma-Separated Values) file, but it has received a file with a different format (indicated by .&1, which is a placeholder for the actual file extension).
  Cause:
  
  
  Incorrect File Format: The file you are trying to upload or process is not in the expected CSV format. This could be due to:
  
  The file being saved in a different format (e.g., .txt, .xls, etc.).
  The file extension being changed manually without converting the file content to CSV format.
  The file being corrupted or improperly formatted.
  
  
  
  File Naming Issues: The file may have the correct extension but may not adhere to the expected structure or content format required by the SAP process.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check File Format:
  
  Ensure that the file you are trying to upload is indeed a CSV file. You can do this by opening the file in a text editor (like Notepad) and checking if the content is structured in a comma-separated format.
  If the file is in a different format, convert it to CSV. Most spreadsheet applications (like Microsoft Excel) allow you to save or export files in CSV format.
  
  
  
  Rename the File:
  
  If the file has the correct content but the wrong extension, rename the file to have a .csv extension.
  
  
  
  Validate Content:
  
  Ensure that the content of the CSV file meets the requirements of the SAP process you are using. This may include checking for the correct number of columns, headers, and data types.
  
  
  
  Recreate the File:
  
  If the file is corrupted or improperly formatted, consider recreating it from the source data.
  
  
  
  Check SAP Documentation:
  
  Refer to the specific SAP documentation or guidelines related to the process you are using to ensure that you are following the correct steps for file preparation.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or updates related to the error message CNV_CDMC_UCIA156.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if other users have encountered similar issues and what solutions they found effective.
  File Encoding: Ensure that the file is saved with the correct encoding (e.g., UTF-8) if required by the SAP system.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and successfully process your file in SAP.