How To Fix HRPAYFR_N4DS033 - The selected &1 file is not a &2 file

HRPAYFR_N4DS033 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRPAYFR_N4DS - Declarations in N4DS format

• Message number: 033

• Message text: The selected &1 file is not a &2 file

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRPAYFR_N4DS033 - The selected &1 file is not a &2 file ?

  The SAP error message HRPAYFR_N4DS033 indicates that the system is expecting a specific type of file format, but the file that has been selected does not match the expected format. This error typically occurs in the context of payroll processing, particularly when dealing with file uploads or downloads related to payroll data.
  
  Cause:
  The error message is triggered when:
  
  The file you are trying to upload or process is not in the expected format (e.g., a different file type or structure).
  The file may be corrupted or incorrectly generated.
  The file extension does not match the expected file type (e.g., a .txt file is expected, but a .csv file is provided).
  There may be a mismatch in the configuration settings that define the expected file format.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Verify File Format:
  
  Ensure that the file you are trying to upload is in the correct format as specified by the SAP system.