How To Fix MDQ_DATA_EXCHANGE205 - Corrupted file metadata. Please check selected file &1.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MDQ_DATA_EXCHANGE - MDQ Data Exchange Message Class

• Message number: 205

• Message text: Corrupted file metadata. Please check selected file &1.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MDQ_DATA_EXCHANGE205 - Corrupted file metadata. Please check selected file &1. ?

  The SAP error message MDQ_DATA_EXCHANGE205 indicates that there is an issue with the metadata of a file that is being processed in the context of data exchange, particularly in the Master Data Governance (MDG) module. The error suggests that the file you are trying to upload or process is corrupted or not in the expected format.
  
  Cause:
  
  Corrupted File: The file you are trying to upload may be corrupted or incomplete.
  Incorrect Format: The file may not be in the expected format (e.g., CSV, XML) or may not adhere to the required structure.
  File Encoding Issues: The file may have encoding issues that prevent it from being read correctly.
  Transfer Errors: If the file was transferred over a network, it may have been corrupted during the transfer process.
  Incompatible Data: The data within the file may not match the expected data types or constraints defined in the SAP system.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check the File: Verify the integrity of the