How To Fix FAR_IPF_MSG023 - The file may contain formatting errors.

FAR_IPF_MSG023 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FAR_IPF_MSG - Message Class for Manage Incoming Payment Files app

• Message number: 023

• Message text: The file may contain formatting errors.

What causes this issue?

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

System Response

How to fix this error?

The file may contain formatting errors. If the error persists, please
notify the bank that provided this file.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FAR_IPF_MSG023 - The file may contain formatting errors. ?

  The SAP error message FAR_IPF_MSG023, which states "The file may contain formatting errors," typically occurs when there are issues with the format of the file being processed in the SAP system, particularly in the context of data uploads or imports. This error can arise in various scenarios, such as when importing data into SAP Financial Accounting (FI) or Asset Accounting (AA) modules.
  Causes:
  
  Incorrect File Format: The file may not be in the expected format (e.g., CSV, TXT) or may not adhere to the required structure.
  Data Type Mismatches: The data types in the file may not match the expected data types in SAP (e.g., numeric fields containing text).
  Missing Required Fields: The file may be missing mandatory fields that are required for processing.
  Special Characters: The presence of special characters or unexpected delimiters in the file can lead to formatting issues.
  Line Breaks or Extra Spaces: Unintended line breaks or extra spaces in the data