How To Fix HRPAYUS_MESSAGES122 - File "&1": Invalid extension, only PDFs are allowed.

HRPAYUS_MESSAGES122 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRPAYUS_MESSAGES - Message class for US Payroll functionalities

• Message number: 122

• Message text: File "&1": Invalid extension, only PDFs are allowed.

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HRPAYUS_MESSAGES122 - Details

• The SAP error message HRPAYUS_MESSAGES122 indicates that the system encountered a file with an invalid extension when it was expecting a PDF file. This error typically arises in scenarios where the system is processing documents or files that are required to be in PDF format, such as payroll documents, reports, or other HR-related files.
  
  Cause:
  
  Invalid File Type: The file being uploaded or processed has an extension other than .pdf. This could be due to the user selecting the wrong file type or the file being saved in an incorrect format.
  File Renaming: Sometimes, files may be renamed to have a .pdf extension, but the actual content is not in PDF format.
  System Configuration: There may be specific configurations in the SAP system that enforce file type restrictions.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check File Format: Ensure that the file you are trying to upload or process is indeed a PDF file. You can do this by:
  
  Opening the file to