How To Fix HRECM00JPR_UI_BSP008 - Error during import; only ASCII text files can be uploaded

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRECM00JPR_UI_BSP - Messages generated by Job Pricing BSP User Interface

• Message number: 008

• Message text: Error during import; only ASCII text files can be uploaded

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRECM00JPR_UI_BSP008 - Error during import; only ASCII text files can be uploaded ?

  The SAP error message HRECM00JPR_UI_BSP008 indicates that there was an issue during the import process, specifically stating that only ASCII text files can be uploaded. This error typically occurs when the file being uploaded is in a format that is not supported by the system, such as binary files or files with non-ASCII characters.
  Cause:
  
  File Format: The file you are trying to upload is not in ASCII format. This could be due to the file being saved in a different encoding (like UTF-8 with BOM, UTF-16, etc.) or being a binary file.
  File Type: The file may not be a plain text file, which is required for the upload process.
  Special Characters: The presence of special characters or non-ASCII characters in the file can also trigger this error.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Convert the File to ASCII:
  
  Open the file in a text editor that allows you to change the encoding (e.g., Notepad++, Sublime Text, or any other advanced text editor).
  Save the file as "ASCII" or "UTF-8 without BOM".
  
  
  
  Check File Type:
  
  Ensure that the file is a plain text file. If it is in a different format (like Excel, Word, etc.), convert it to a plain text format (e.g., .txt).
  
  
  
  Remove Special Characters:
  
  If the file contains special characters, consider removing or replacing them with ASCII-compatible characters.
  
  
  
  Use SAP Tools:
  
  If you are using SAP GUI, you can use the built-in tools to convert or check the file format before uploading.
  
  
  
  Test with a Sample File:
  
  Create a simple ASCII text file (e.g., containing just "Hello World") and try uploading it to see if the error persists. This can help determine if the issue is with the specific file you are trying to upload.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Documentation: Check the SAP Help Portal or relevant documentation for guidelines on file uploads and supported formats.
  SAP Notes: Look for any SAP Notes related to this error message for additional troubleshooting steps or patches.
  Community Forums: Consider searching or posting in SAP community forums for insights from other users who may have encountered the same issue.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and successfully upload your file.