How To Fix FIN_CS_MESSAGE029 - Incorrect file type. Import a CSV file with comma as the field separator.

FIN_CS_MESSAGE029 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FIN_CS_MESSAGE - Cloud Consolidation Message Class

• Message number: 029

• Message text: Incorrect file type. Import a CSV file with comma as the field separator.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FIN_CS_MESSAGE029 - Incorrect file type. Import a CSV file with comma as the field separator. ?

  The SAP error message FIN_CS_MESSAGE029 indicates that the system expects a CSV (Comma-Separated Values) file, but the file you are trying to import is not in the correct format. Specifically, it expects the fields in the CSV file to be separated by commas.
  
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect File Format: The file you are trying to import may not be a CSV file or may use a different delimiter (e.g., semicolon, tab).
  File Extension: The file might have the .csv extension but is not formatted correctly as a CSV file.
  Encoding Issues: The file might be encoded in a format that SAP cannot read properly.
  Data Structure: The structure of the data in the file may not match the expected format required by SAP.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check File Format:
  
  Open the file in a text editor (like Notepad or Notepad++) and ensure that the fields are separated by commas.
  If the fields are separated by a different character (like semicolons or tabs), you