How To Fix DMC_RT_MSG614 - The import file format must be ZIP

DMC_RT_MSG614 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: DMC_RT_MSG - DMC: Runtime Object Messages

• Message number: 614

• Message text: The import file format must be ZIP

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message DMC_RT_MSG614 - The import file format must be ZIP ?

  The SAP error message DMC_RT_MSG614 indicates that the import file format you are trying to use is not in the expected ZIP format. This error typically occurs when you are attempting to import data into SAP Data Management or SAP Data Intelligence, and the system requires the input file to be compressed in a ZIP format.
  
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect File Format: The file you are trying to import is not a ZIP file. It could be in another format such as CSV, TXT, or any other unsupported format.
  File Extension Mismatch: The file may have a .zip extension but is not actually a ZIP file (e.g., it could be a renamed file).
  Corrupted ZIP File: The ZIP file may be corrupted or not properly created, leading to the system being unable to recognize it as a valid ZIP file.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check File Format: Ensure that the file you are trying to import is indeed a ZIP file.