How To Fix GR902 - File & is not a transport file

GR902 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GR - Report Writer

• Message number: 902

• Message text: File & is not a transport file

What causes this issue?

A file already exists under this name, and is not a transport file. You
cannot use this file as a transport file.

System Response

The system rejects your entry.

How to fix this error?

Enter a valid file name.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GR902 - File & is not a transport file ?

  The SAP error message GR902, which states "File & is not a transport file," typically occurs when you are trying to import a transport request or file that is not recognized by the SAP system as a valid transport file. This can happen for several reasons. Below are the common causes, potential solutions, and related information for this error:
  Causes:
  
  Incorrect File Type: The file you are trying to import may not be a valid transport file. It could be a different type of file or corrupted.
  File Format Issues: The file may not be in the expected format or may have been modified in a way that makes it unreadable by the SAP system.
  Transport Directory Issues: The transport directory may not be correctly set up, or the file may not be located in the correct transport directory.
  Permissions Issues: The user may not have the necessary permissions to access or import the transport