How To Fix /GSINS/OLR_MSG036 - File &1 is in wrong format. Please check, if it is in CSV fromat

/GSINS/OLR_MSG036 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /GSINS/OLR_MSG -

• Message number: 036

• Message text: File &1 is in wrong format. Please check, if it is in CSV fromat

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /GSINS/OLR_MSG036 - File &1 is in wrong format. Please check, if it is in CSV fromat ?

  The SAP error message /GSINS/OLR_MSG036 File &1 is in wrong format. Please check, if it is in CSV format indicates that the system is expecting a file in CSV (Comma-Separated Values) format, but the file provided does not meet the required format specifications. Here’s a breakdown of the cause, potential solutions, and related information:
  
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect File Format: The file you are trying to upload may not be in CSV format. It could be in a different format such as Excel (.xls, .xlsx), text (.txt), or any other unsupported format.
  File Encoding Issues: The file might be in a different encoding (e.g., UTF-16 instead of UTF-8) that SAP cannot read properly.
  Delimiter Issues: The file may use a different delimiter (e.g., semicolon instead of a comma) which is not recognized by the SAP system.
  Corrupted File: The file could be corrupted or improperly formatted, leading to issues during the upload process.
  Header Row Issues: The CSV