How To Fix MDQ_DATA_IMPORT025 - Import type has to be of type "FILEUPLOAD".

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MDQ_DATA_IMPORT -

• Message number: 025

• Message text: Import type has to be of type "FILEUPLOAD".

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MDQ_DATA_IMPORT025 - Import type has to be of type "FILEUPLOAD". ?

  The SAP error message MDQ_DATA_IMPORT025 indicates that the import type specified for a data import operation is not set to "FILEUPLOAD". This error typically occurs when you are trying to import data into the SAP system using the Master Data Governance (MDG) framework, and the system expects the import type to be specifically defined as a file upload.
  
  Cause:
  The error is caused by one of the following reasons:
  
  Incorrect Import Type: The import type specified in the configuration or during the data import process is not set to "FILEUPLOAD".
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be a misconfiguration in the data import settings or the data import process.
  Data Source Mismatch: The source of the data being imported does not match the expected format or type.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Import Type:
  
  Ensure that the import type you are using is set to "FILEUPLOAD". This can usually be checked in the configuration