How To Fix FW004 - File is not correct

FW004 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FW - Bills of Exchange and Other International Developments

• Message number: 004

• Message text: File is not correct

What causes this issue?

The file does not correspond to the DME norm which is expected for
processing the returned vendor bills of exchange.

How to fix this error?

Check the file specified.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FW004 - File is not correct ?

  The SAP error message FW004, which states "File is not correct," typically occurs during the processing of file uploads or data imports in SAP systems. This error can arise due to various reasons, and understanding the cause is essential for finding an appropriate solution. Here are some common causes, solutions, and related information for this error:
  Causes:
  
  File Format Issues: The uploaded file may not be in the expected format (e.g., CSV, TXT) or may have incorrect delimiters.
  Data Structure Mismatch: The structure of the data in the file may not match the expected structure defined in the SAP system (e.g., missing fields, incorrect data types).
  Encoding Problems: The file may be encoded in a format that SAP cannot read (e.g., UTF-16 instead of UTF-8).
  File Size Limitations: The file may exceed the maximum size limit allowed for uploads in SAP.
  Invalid Characters: The file may contain invalid characters or special symbols that are not supported