How To Fix HRPAYNL_EN054 - An error occurred when reading the file; upload a CSV or SDU file

HRPAYNL_EN054 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRPAYNL_EN - Errormessage for NL Payroll

• Message number: 054

• Message text: An error occurred when reading the file; upload a CSV or SDU file

What causes this issue?

The file the user has uploaded did not have the expected format.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Please choose another file and retry.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRPAYNL_EN054 - An error occurred when reading the file; upload a CSV or SDU file ?

  The SAP error message HRPAYNL_EN054 indicates that there was an issue when attempting to read a file, specifically when the system expected a CSV (Comma-Separated Values) or SDU (Structured Data Upload) file format. This error typically occurs in the context of payroll processing or data uploads in the SAP HR module, particularly in the Netherlands.
  Causes:
  
  Incorrect File Format: The uploaded file may not be in the expected CSV or SDU format. This could be due to incorrect file extension or the content not adhering to the required structure.
  File Corruption: The file may be corrupted or improperly formatted, leading to read errors.
  Encoding Issues: The file may not be encoded in a format that SAP can read, such as UTF-8.
  Data Validation Errors: The data within the file may not meet the validation criteria set by the SAP system, leading to errors during the read process.
  File Size Limitations: The file may exceed size limits