How To Fix ID_FIAA_IN_MC098 - Given file is not in the right format. Please check & Field

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ID_FIAA_IN_MC -

• Message number: 098

• Message text: Given file is not in the right format. Please check & Field

What causes this issue?

Format for the data in the file is not correct.

System Response

The system will not upload assignment of an asset to an asset block to
the standard system.

How to fix this error?

Maintain asset block data in the following format, where a row has the
following fields:
Company Code,,Asset Number,,Block Key,,
IN01,,100001,,51111
IN01,,100002,,52222,,

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

&NOTE&,,,,,,
The header section of the spreadsheet is only for information purpose
and will not be uploaded in the database.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ID_FIAA_IN_MC098 - Given file is not in the right format. Please check & Field ?

  The SAP error message ID_FIAA_IN_MC098, which states "Given file is not in the right format. Please check & Field," typically occurs during the data import process, particularly when dealing with financial accounting or asset accounting data. This error indicates that the file being uploaded does not conform to the expected format or structure required by the SAP system.
  Causes:
  
  Incorrect File Format: The file may not be in the required format (e.g., CSV, TXT) or may have an incorrect file extension.
  Data Structure Issues: The data within the file may not match the expected structure, such as missing required fields, incorrect data types, or invalid characters.
  Field Mappings: The fields in the file may not be correctly mapped to the fields expected by the SAP system.
  Encoding Issues: The file may be saved with an incorrect character encoding (e.g., UTF-8 vs. ANSI).
  Delimiter Issues: If the file is a delimited file, the delimiter used may not match what SAP expects (e.g., using a comma instead of a semicolon).
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check File Format: Ensure that the file is in the correct format as specified by SAP. If it is supposed to be a CSV file, make sure it is saved as such.
  Validate Data Structure: Review the contents of the file to ensure that all required fields are present and that the data types are correct. Remove any invalid characters or extra spaces.
  Field Mapping: Verify that the fields in the file correspond correctly to the fields in SAP. You may need to refer to the documentation or configuration settings to understand the expected mappings.
  Encoding: Check the file encoding and ensure it matches what SAP expects. If necessary, convert the file to the correct encoding.
  Delimiter Check: If the file is delimited, ensure that the correct delimiter is being used. You can open the file in a text editor to check this.
  Use SAP Tools: If available, use SAP tools or transaction codes (like LSMW, BAPIs, or IDocs) that can help validate the file before uploading.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Documentation: Refer to the official SAP documentation for the specific transaction or process you are working with to understand the expected file format and structure.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums for insights from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  Testing: If possible, create a small test file with minimal data that adheres to the expected format to isolate the issue.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to successfully upload your file into SAP.