How To Fix HRPAYNL_EN062 - Report does not support the file format; upload a .csv file: &1

HRPAYNL_EN062 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRPAYNL_EN - Errormessage for NL Payroll

• Message number: 062

• Message text: Report does not support the file format; upload a .csv file: &1

What causes this issue?

The file you have tried to upload has a format that is not supported by
the report.

System Response

The report stops processing and displays this message.

How to fix this error?

Upload another file having the CSV (Character Separated Values) or the
SDU format. Also ensure that the file has the extension according to the
file format. A file having the CSV format ends with *.csv, a file in the
SDU format with *.sdu.
<ZH>Note</>: As of January,1 2012 you can only select files with CSV
format. Also note that the value separator for the file content must be
a semicolon (;).

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

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRPAYNL_EN062 - Report does not support the file format; upload a .csv file: &1 ?

  The SAP error message HRPAYNL_EN062 indicates that the system is expecting a file in a specific format (CSV) for processing, but the uploaded file does not meet this requirement. Here’s a breakdown of the cause, potential solutions, and related information:
  
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect File Format: The uploaded file is not in the expected CSV format. It could be in a different format such as Excel (.xls, .xlsx), text (.txt), or any other unsupported format.
  File Extension Mismatch: The file may have a .csv extension but is not actually formatted as a CSV file. This can happen if the file was saved incorrectly or if it contains incompatible characters or formatting.
  Corrupted File: The file might be corrupted or improperly structured, leading to the system being unable to read it correctly.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check File Format:
  
  Ensure that the file you are trying to upload is indeed a CSV file. You can open the file in a text editor (like