How To Fix EA345 - The format selected is not supported for the objects selected

EA345 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EA - IDoc Basis Messages

• Message number: 345

• Message text: The format selected is not supported for the objects selected

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EA345 - Details

• The SAP error message EA345, which states "The format selected is not supported for the objects selected," typically occurs when you are trying to export or import data in a format that is not compatible with the selected objects or data types in SAP.
  Causes:
  
  Incompatible Format: The format you are trying to use (e.g., CSV, Excel, XML) is not supported for the specific type of data or object you are working with.
  Object Type Mismatch: The selected objects may not be compatible with the chosen export/import format. For example, certain data types may only support specific formats.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in your SAP system that restrict the use of certain formats for specific objects.
  Missing Add-ons or Components: If you are using a specific format that requires additional components or add-ons, and they are not installed or configured properly, this error may occur.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Format Compatibility: Verify that the format you