How To Fix FSSC_RDS036 - Cannot retrieve schema ID from the file; check the file format

FSSC_RDS036 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FSSC_RDS - Financial Shared Service Center, RDS

• Message number: 036

• Message text: Cannot retrieve schema ID from the file; check the file format

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FSSC_RDS036 - Cannot retrieve schema ID from the file; check the file format ?

  The SAP error message FSSC_RDS036 indicates that the system is unable to retrieve the schema ID from a specified file, which suggests that there may be an issue with the file format or its contents. This error typically occurs in the context of data import or file processing within SAP systems, particularly when dealing with file uploads or data migration.
  Causes:
  
  Incorrect File Format: The file being uploaded may not be in the expected format (e.g., CSV, XML, etc.). Ensure that the file adheres to the required specifications.
  Corrupted File: The file may be corrupted or incomplete, which can prevent the system from reading the schema ID.
  Missing Schema Definition: The schema definition that the file is supposed to conform to may be missing or not properly defined in the system.
  Version Mismatch: The file may have been created with a different version of the schema than what the SAP system expects.
  File Encoding Issues: The