How To Fix GZ565 - Data format and upload method are incompatible!

GZ565 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GZ - Message class for FI-LC

• Message number: 565

• Message text: Data format and upload method are incompatible!

What causes this issue?

Data format 'DAT' was chosen. This format requires a variable column
width using tab characters as the field separator in the method.

System Response

Processing will continue. The tab character will be used as the 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 GZ565 - Data format and upload method are incompatible! ?

  The SAP error message GZ565, which states "Data format and upload method are incompatible," typically occurs during the process of uploading data into the SAP system, particularly when using tools like LSMW (Legacy System Migration Workbench) or other data upload methods. This error indicates that there is a mismatch between the format of the data being uploaded and the method being used to upload it.
  Causes:
  
  Incorrect File Format: The data file may not be in the expected format (e.g., CSV, TXT) that the upload method requires.
  Field Mismatches: The structure of the data (e.g., number of fields, data types) does not match the expected structure defined in the upload method.
  Encoding Issues: The file may be encoded in a format that is not compatible with SAP (e.g., UTF-8 vs. ANSI).
  Incorrect Mapping: The mapping of fields in the upload method may not correspond correctly to the fields in the data file.
  Version Compatibility: The version