How To Fix DMC_FILE032 - The upload file is either in unknown format or damaged

DMC_FILE032 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: DMC_FILE - File-related Messages

• Message number: 032

• Message text: The upload file is either in unknown format or damaged

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message DMC_FILE032 - The upload file is either in unknown format or damaged ?

  The SAP error message DMC_FILE032 indicates that the system is unable to process the uploaded file because it is either in an unknown format or is damaged. This error typically occurs during data uploads in SAP Data Management or similar processes where file integrity and format are crucial.
  Causes:
  
  File Format Issues: The uploaded file may not be in the expected format (e.g., CSV, Excel, etc.). If the file is in a different format or has an incorrect file extension, SAP will not recognize it.
  File Corruption: The file may be corrupted or damaged, which can happen during file transfer, saving, or if the file was improperly created.
  Encoding Problems: The file may have an encoding that is not supported by SAP, such as UTF-16 instead of UTF-8.
  Incorrect File Structure: The structure of the file (e.g., missing headers, incorrect delimiters) may not match the expected schema for the upload process.
  File Size Limitations: The file