How To Fix EBPP_REC_INV018 - The directory contains files with incorrect file names

EBPP_REC_INV018 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EBPP_REC_INV - SAP Biller Direct: Bill Receipt Processing

• Message number: 018

• Message text: The directory contains files with incorrect file names

What causes this issue?

The bill or invoice file names must have a particular layout for correct
inbound processing. The layout is <LB><biller name>#<bill number></>.
For example, for biller 'Smith' and bill number '0000004711' the related
XML file would be 'Smith#0000004711.xml'.

System Response

The files for this directory are not imported and the program
terminates.

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EBPP_REC_INV018 - The directory contains files with incorrect file names ?

  The SAP error message EBPP_REC_INV018 indicates that there are files in a specified directory that do not conform to the expected naming conventions or formats required by the SAP system for processing. This error typically arises in the context of Electronic Bill Presentment and Payment (EBPP) or similar processes where files are uploaded or processed in bulk.
  
  Cause:
  The error can be caused by several factors, including:
  
  Incorrect File Naming Convention: The files in the directory may not follow the required naming pattern. For example, they might have unexpected prefixes, suffixes, or extensions.
  File Format Issues: The files may not be in the expected format (e.g., CSV, XML) or may contain invalid characters.
  Missing Files: Required files may be missing, leading to the system expecting a certain file structure that is not met.
  File Permissions: The system may not have the necessary permissions to read the files in the directory.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can take