How To Fix ID_FI_NORDIC017 - You must select a header file name and a line item file name

ID_FI_NORDIC017 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ID_FI_NORDIC - International Development - Edifact in Nordic Countries

• Message number: 017

• Message text: You must select a header file name and a line item file name

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ID_FI_NORDIC017 - Details

• The SAP error message ID_FI_NORDIC017, which states "You must select a header file name and a line item file name," typically occurs in the context of financial document uploads or data imports, particularly in Nordic countries where specific formats and structures are required for financial data processing.
  
  Cause:
  This error usually arises when the user attempts to upload or process financial data without specifying the necessary file names for both the header and line item files. In SAP, these files are essential for correctly interpreting and processing the data being imported. The header file contains general information about the transaction, while the line item file contains detailed entries related to that transaction.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Check File Selection: Ensure that you have selected both the header file and the line item file in the upload interface. There should be fields or options to specify these files.
  
  
  File Format: Verify that the