How To Fix EDEREG_INV162 - Import file contains empty extract ID (inconsistent data)

EDEREG_INV162 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EDEREG_INV - Error Messages for Payment Management in a Deregulated Env.

• Message number: 162

• Message text: Import file contains empty extract ID (inconsistent data)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EDEREG_INV162 - Import file contains empty extract ID (inconsistent data) ?

  The SAP error message EDEREG_INV162 indicates that there is an issue with the import file you are trying to process. Specifically, it states that the import file contains an empty extract ID, which means that the data being imported is inconsistent or incomplete. Here’s a breakdown of the cause, potential solutions, and related information:
  
  Cause:
  
  Empty Extract ID: The import file has records where the extract ID field is empty. This is a critical field that should contain a unique identifier for each extract.
  Data Formatting Issues: The file may not be formatted correctly, leading to missing or misaligned data fields.
  Incorrect Data Source: The data being imported may not have been generated correctly or may have been corrupted during the export process.
  File Type Mismatch: The file type being imported may not match the expected format, leading to parsing errors.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check the Import File:
  
  Open the import file and inspect the records for any empty fields,