How To Fix GHO_BO135 - Only Unicode Text format (*.TXT) files are supported for upload

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GHO_BO -

• Message number: 135

• Message text: Only Unicode Text format (*.TXT) files are supported for upload

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GHO_BO135 - Only Unicode Text format (*.TXT) files are supported for upload ?

  The SAP error message GHO_BO135 indicates that the system is expecting a file in Unicode Text format (*.TXT) for upload, but the file you are trying to upload does not meet this requirement. This error typically occurs when you are attempting to upload a file that is either in a different format or encoded in a non-Unicode format.
  Cause:
  
  File Format: The file you are trying to upload is not in the expected Unicode Text format. It may be in a different encoding (like ANSI or UTF-8 without BOM).
  File Extension: The file may have the correct .TXT extension but is not actually in the correct format.
  Corrupted File: The file might be corrupted or improperly formatted, leading to the system not recognizing it as a valid Unicode Text file.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Convert the File: 
  
  Open the file in a text editor that supports encoding options (like Notepad++ or Visual Studio Code).
  Convert the file to Unicode (UTF-16 or UTF-8 with BOM) and save it.
  In Notepad++, you can do this by going to Encoding > Convert to UTF-8 BOM or Convert to UTF-16 LE.
  
  
  
  Check File Content: Ensure that the content of the file is plain text and does not contain any special formatting or binary data.
  
  
  Use a Different Tool: If you are using a specific tool or application to create the file, check its settings to ensure it is set to save files in Unicode format.
  
  
  Verify File Extension: Ensure that the file has the correct .TXT extension and is not mistakenly named with a different extension.
  
  
  Test with a Sample File: Create a simple text file with a few lines of text, save it in the correct format, and try uploading it to see if the error persists.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Documentation: Refer to SAP's official documentation or help resources for more details on file upload requirements and supported formats.
  SAP Community: Check forums and community discussions for similar issues and solutions shared by other users.
  File Encoding Tools: Use tools like iconv (on Unix/Linux) or online converters to change file encoding if needed.
  
  By ensuring that the file is in the correct format and encoding, you should be able to resolve the GHO_BO135 error and successfully upload your file to SAP.