How To Fix ICC-FI045 - File &1 contains an error in line &2

ICC-FI045 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ICC-FI - Dunning (Sweden)

• Message number: 045

• Message text: File &1 contains an error in line &2

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ICC-FI045 - Details

• The SAP error message ICC-FI045 indicates that there is an issue with a file being processed, specifically that the file contains an error in a particular line. This error typically arises during the import or processing of financial data files, such as bank statements or other financial transactions.
  
  Cause:
  The error can be caused by several factors, including:
  
  Data Format Issues: The data in the specified line does not conform to the expected format. This could include incorrect delimiters, missing fields, or invalid data types.
  Invalid Characters: The presence of special or invalid characters in the data can lead to parsing errors.
  Data Integrity Issues: The data may not meet the validation rules set in the SAP system, such as incorrect account numbers or transaction types.
  File Encoding Problems: The file may be encoded in a format that SAP cannot read properly (e.g., UTF-8 vs. ANSI).
  Line Number Reference: The line number indicated in the error message