How To Fix FB952 - Bank format &: The record length must be &

FB952 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FB - Batch Programs

• Message number: 952

• Message text: Bank format &: The record length must be &

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FB952 - Bank format &: The record length must be & ?

  The SAP error message FB952 indicates that there is an issue with the bank format file being processed. Specifically, the error message states that the record length of the file does not match the expected length defined in the system. This can occur when the file being uploaded or processed does not conform to the specifications required by SAP for bank formats.
  
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect File Format: The file being uploaded may not be in the correct format or structure as expected by SAP.
  Mismatched Record Length: The record length of the data in the file does not match the predefined record length in the SAP configuration for the bank format.
  
  Configuration Issues: The bank format configuration in SAP may not be set up correctly, leading to discrepancies in expected record lengths.
  Data Corruption: The file may have been corrupted or improperly generated, leading to incorrect record lengths.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check File Format: Ensure that the file you are