How To Fix FW015 - Specify UNIX input file type

FW015 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 015

• Message text: Specify UNIX input file type

What causes this issue?

This specification is necessary to be able to read the file correctly.

How to fix this error?

Specify the type.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

FW015 - Details

• The SAP error message FW015, which states "Specify UNIX input file type," typically occurs when there is an issue with the configuration or specification of the input file type in a UNIX environment when using SAP's File Transfer functionality. This error is often encountered in scenarios involving data uploads or file processing.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing File Type Specification: The error usually arises when the system expects a specific file type to be defined, but it is either missing or incorrectly specified.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration settings for the file transfer or the file processing job may not be set up correctly, leading to the system not recognizing the input file type.
  File Format Issues: The file being processed may not be in the expected format or may not have the correct file extension.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Specify the File Type: Ensure that the input file type is specified correctly in the relevant configuration settings. This can usually be done