How To Fix FKKSK_MSG004 - File format is invalid: 'Data' is expected after 'Header' or 'Top' line

FKKSK_MSG004 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FKKSK_MSG - Slovakia - localization message class

• Message number: 004

• Message text: File format is invalid: 'Data' is expected after 'Header' or 'Top' line

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FKKSK_MSG004 - File format is invalid: 'Data' is expected after 'Header' or 'Top' line ?

  The SAP error message FKKSK_MSG004 indicates that there is an issue with the format of a file being processed in the SAP system, specifically in the context of contract accounts receivable and payable (FI-CA). The error message states that the file format is invalid because the system expected data to follow the 'Header' or 'Top' line, but it did not find it.
  
  Cause:
  
  
  File Format Issues: The file being uploaded or processed does not conform to the expected structure. This could be due to:
  
  Missing data lines after the header.
  Incorrect delimiters or separators.
  Extra or missing lines in the file.
  Corruption of the file during transfer or creation.
  
  
  
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration settings for the file upload might not match the actual file format being used.
  
  
  Data Entry Errors: Manual errors in the file creation process, such as typos or incorrect formatting.
  
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check File Structure:
  
  Open the file in a text editor or spreadsheet application and verify that it