How To Fix FAP_ISI000 - Cannot read file. Do not change the pre-defined cells.

FAP_ISI000 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FAP_ISI -

• Message number: 000

• Message text: Cannot read file. Do not change the pre-defined cells.

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FAP_ISI000 - Details

• The SAP error message FAP_ISI000: Cannot read file. Do not change the pre-defined cells. typically occurs in the context of SAP Financial Accounting and Controlling (FI/CO) when there is an issue with reading a file that is expected to be in a specific format or structure. This error can arise in various scenarios, such as during data uploads, file imports, or when working with templates in SAP.
  Causes:
  
  File Format Issues: The file being read may not be in the expected format (e.g., CSV, Excel) or may contain unexpected data types.
  Pre-defined Cells: The error message explicitly mentions not changing pre-defined cells, which suggests that the template or file structure has specific cells that should not be modified. If these cells are altered, the system may not be able to read the file correctly.
  File Path or Permissions: The file may not be accessible due to incorrect file paths or insufficient permissions to read