How To Fix DU027 - The file cannot be imported in this format

DU027 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: DU - Data transfer to SAP-EIS

• Message number: 027

• Message text: The file cannot be imported in this format

What causes this issue?

In several cases a file cannot be read.
The file contains fields of type 'I' or 'F'. The system cannot
determine how the fields in the file are arranged.
This is a UNICODE system and you are trying to import
non-character-type fields.

System Response

The file cannot be imported.

How to fix this error?

Create the file in another format.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

DU027 - Details

• The SAP error message DU027, which states "The file cannot be imported in this format," typically occurs when there is an issue with the format of the file you are trying to import into the SAP system. This error can arise in various contexts, such as during data uploads, file imports, or when using specific transaction codes that involve file handling.
  Causes:
  
  Incorrect File Format: The file you are trying to import may not be in the expected format (e.g., CSV, TXT, XML).
  File Encoding Issues: The file may be encoded in a format that SAP does not recognize (e.g., UTF-16 instead of UTF-8).
  Data Structure Mismatch: The structure of the data in the file may not match the expected structure in SAP (e.g., missing fields, incorrect delimiters).
  File Size Limitations: The file may exceed the maximum size limit allowed for import.
  Corrupted File: The file may be corrupted or incomplete.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check File Format: Ensure that the