How To Fix HRBAS00OFFICE008 - System error: file type &1 is invalid (only ASC and BIN are allowed)

HRBAS00OFFICE008 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRBAS00OFFICE - Messages for Office - HR Interface

• Message number: 008

• Message text: System error: file type &1 is invalid (only ASC and BIN are allowed)

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HRBAS00OFFICE008 - Details

• The SAP error message HRBAS00OFFICE008 indicates that there is an issue with the file type being used in a specific operation, typically related to HR (Human Resources) data processing. The error message states that the file type is invalid and only ASC (ASCII) and BIN (binary) file types are allowed.
  
  Cause:
  
  Invalid File Type: The most common cause of this error is that the file being uploaded or processed is not in the correct format. The system expects either an ASCII or binary file, but the file provided is of a different type (e.g., CSV, TXT, DOCX, etc.).
  File Extension Mismatch: Sometimes, the file may have the correct extension but is not actually in the expected format.
  Corrupted File: The file may be corrupted or improperly formatted, leading to the system not recognizing it as a valid ASC or BIN file.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check File Format: Ensure that the file you are trying to upload is in