How To Fix FB004 - First record in file & is not a session record (type 0)

FB004 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FB - Batch Programs

• Message number: 004

• Message text: First record in file & is not a session record (type 0)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FB004 - First record in file & is not a session record (type 0) ?

  The SAP error message FB004, which states "First record in file & is not a session record (type 0)," typically occurs during the processing of electronic bank statements or when uploading data files into the SAP system. This error indicates that the first record in the specified file is not recognized as a valid session record, which is expected to be of type 0.
  
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect File Format: The file being uploaded may not be in the expected format. The first record should be a session record (type 0), but if the file starts with a different type of record, this error will occur.
  Corrupted File: The file may be corrupted or improperly generated, leading to an invalid first record.
  Wrong File Type: The file being processed might not be the correct file type for the operation being performed (e.g., trying to upload a non-bank statement file).
  Delimiter Issues: If the file uses a different