How To Fix MM_PUR_SES_UPL003 - Only the MS Excel XLSX format is supported.

MM_PUR_SES_UPL003 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MM_PUR_SES_UPL - SES Upload via Excel

• Message number: 003

• Message text: Only the MS Excel XLSX format is supported.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MM_PUR_SES_UPL003 - Only the MS Excel XLSX format is supported. ?

  The SAP error message MM_PUR_SES_UPL003 indicates that the system only supports the XLSX format for uploading data via Microsoft Excel. This error typically occurs when a user attempts to upload a file in a different format, such as XLS (older Excel format) or CSV.
  
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect File Format: The file being uploaded is not in the XLSX format. It may be in an older Excel format (XLS) or another format like CSV or TXT.
  File Corruption: The file might be corrupted or not properly formatted as an Excel file.
  User Error: The user may have selected the wrong file or not saved the file in the correct format.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Convert the File: Ensure that the file you are trying to upload is saved in the XLSX format. You can do this by:
  
  Opening the file in Microsoft Excel.
  Going to File > Save As.
  Selecting Excel Workbook (*.xlsx) from the file type dropdown.
  Saving the file.
  
  
  
  Check File Integrity: Make sure