How To Fix CNVHCM_PRESEL238 - Data of file not in correct format; select different file

CNVHCM_PRESEL238 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CNVHCM_PRESEL - TDMS4HCM: Messages for Object Selection

• Message number: 238

• Message text: Data of file not in correct format; select different file

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CNVHCM_PRESEL238 - Details

• The SAP error message CNVHCM_PRESEL238 indicates that the data file you are trying to upload or process does not conform to the expected format. This error typically occurs during data migration or data upload processes, especially when using tools like the SAP Data Services or SAP HCM (Human Capital Management) data migration tools.
  Causes:
  
  Incorrect File Format: The file may not be in the required format (e.g., CSV, TXT) or may have an incorrect structure.
  Data Type Mismatch: The data types in the file may not match the expected data types in the SAP system (e.g., numeric fields containing text).
  Missing Required Fields: The file may be missing mandatory fields that are required for the upload process.
  Incorrect Delimiters: If the file is a delimited file (like CSV), the delimiter used may not match what the SAP system expects.
  Encoding Issues: The file may be saved in an unsupported encoding format (e.g., UTF-16 instead of UTF-8).
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