How To Fix K41C023 - File &1 has an invalid data format

K41C023 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: K41C - Messages on Transfer of External Actual CO Data

• Message number: 023

• Message text: File &1 has an invalid data format

What causes this issue?

File &V1& could not be fully interpreted.

System Response

Processing is stopped.

How to fix this error?

See the documentation on the active implementation of the Business
Add-Ins (BAdI) on importing the external posting data, and ensure that
file &V1& is in the supported format.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

K41C023 - Details

• The SAP error message K41C023, which states "File &1 has an invalid data format," typically occurs during the processing of a file, such as when importing or exporting data in a specific format. This error indicates that the file being processed does not conform to the expected structure or format required by the SAP system.
  Causes:
  
  Incorrect File Format: The file may not be in the expected format (e.g., CSV, TXT, etc.) or may have been corrupted.
  Data Structure Mismatch: The data within the file may not match the expected fields or data types defined in the SAP system.
  Encoding Issues: The file may be saved with an incorrect character encoding (e.g., UTF-8 vs. ANSI).
  Missing Required Fields: The file may be missing mandatory fields that are required for processing.
  Extra or Invalid Characters: The presence of unexpected characters or delimiters can lead to format issues.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check File Format: Ensure that the file is in the correct