How To Fix FILAM028 - Invalid record type &1

FILAM028 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FILAM - Messages for Legacy Data Transfer LAE

• Message number: 028

• Message text: Invalid record type &1

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FILAM028 - Details

• The SAP error message FILAM028 "Invalid record type &1" typically occurs in the context of financial accounting or document processing, particularly when dealing with file uploads or data imports. This error indicates that the system has encountered a record type in the data file that it does not recognize or that is not valid for the expected format.
  
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect File Format: The file being uploaded may not conform to the expected structure or format defined by SAP.
  Invalid Record Type: The record type specified in the file does not match any of the predefined record types in the SAP system.
  Data Corruption: The data file may be corrupted or improperly formatted, leading to unrecognized record types.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the SAP system that do not align with the data being imported.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check File Format: Ensure that the file being uploaded adheres to the required format. Review the documentation for the