How To Fix G0365 - Data format and upload method are not compatible

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: G0 - Messages for SAP Consolidation

• Message number: 365

• Message text: Data format and upload method are not compatible

What causes this issue?

You selected 'DAT' as the data format. For this format, you need to
select a variable column width in the method, with tabs signs as field
separators.

System Response

Processing continued. The system is now using the tab sign as a field
separator.

How to fix this error?

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message G0365 - Data format and upload method are not compatible ?

  The SAP error message G0365, which states "Data format and upload method are not compatible," typically occurs during data uploads or data import processes in SAP systems. This error indicates that there is a mismatch between the format of the data being uploaded and the method or tool being used for the upload.
  Causes:
  
  Incorrect File Format: The file being uploaded may not be in the expected format (e.g., CSV, TXT, XLSX) that the upload method requires.
  Data Structure Mismatch: The structure of the data (e.g., number of columns, data types) may not match the expected structure defined in the upload method.
  Field Length Issues: The length of the data in certain fields may exceed the maximum allowed length defined in the target SAP table.
  Encoding Issues: The character encoding of the file (e.g., UTF-8, ANSI) may not be compatible with what SAP expects.
  Upload Method Configuration: The configuration of the upload method (e.g., LSMW, BAPIs,