How To Fix G00137 - Incorrect parameter FILETYPE

G00137 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: G00 - SAP Consolidation

• Message number: 137

• Message text: Incorrect parameter FILETYPE

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message G00137 - Incorrect parameter FILETYPE ?

  The SAP error message G00137, which indicates "Incorrect parameter FILETYPE," typically arises when there is an issue with the file type specified in a file-related operation, such as file uploads or downloads. This error can occur in various contexts, such as data imports, exports, or file processing within SAP.
  
  Cause:
  
  Invalid FILETYPE Parameter: The FILETYPE parameter may have been set to a value that is not recognized or supported by the system. This can happen if the file type is misspelled or if an unsupported file type is specified.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the system that prevent the correct interpretation of the FILETYPE parameter.
  Data Format Issues: The file being processed may not conform to the expected format for the specified FILETYPE.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check FILETYPE Value: Verify that the FILETYPE parameter is set to a valid value. Common values include:
  
  ASC for ASCII text files
  CSV for comma-separated values
  XLS for Excel files
  XML for XML