How To Fix EHPRC_CPM_IMPORT151 - Data file does not match the specified file type (&1 / &2)

EHPRC_CPM_IMPORT151 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EHPRC_CPM_IMPORT - Import Messages

• Message number: 151

• Message text: Data file does not match the specified file type (&1 / &2)

What causes this issue?

You want to import a data file. Before the file is actually imported,
the system starts reading the file to validate the file type. This file
type must match the file type specified by the user. However, the data
file does not match the specified file type.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Verify that the chosen file type matches the data file.
Verify that the data file matches the file type specification.

Procedure for System Administrators

Check the settings in Customizing. Changes to customer-specific
coding may be necessary.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EHPRC_CPM_IMPORT151 - Data file does not match the specified file type (&1 / &2) ?

  The SAP error message EHPRC_CPM_IMPORT151 indicates that there is a mismatch between the expected file type and the actual file type of the data file being imported. This error typically occurs during the import process of data files in the SAP Environment, Health, and Safety (EHS) module, particularly when dealing with product safety data or similar data imports.
  
  Cause:
  The error can be caused by several factors:
  
  File Format Mismatch: The file you are trying to import does not match the expected format. For example, if the system expects a CSV file but you are trying to import an Excel file.
  Incorrect File Extension: The file may have the correct content but an incorrect file extension. For instance, a file might be saved as .txt but contains data formatted for a .csv file.
  Corrupted File: The file may be corrupted or improperly formatted, leading to the system being unable to recognize it as a valid