How To Fix /PF1/MSG_IPM_E140 - File contains invalid tag in line &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /PF1/MSG_IPM_E -

• Message number: 140

• Message text: File contains invalid tag in line &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /PF1/MSG_IPM_E140 - File contains invalid tag in line &1 ?

  The SAP error message /PF1/MSG_IPM_E140 File contains invalid tag in line &1 typically indicates that there is an issue with the format or content of a file being processed by the SAP system, particularly in the context of data import or file processing. The error message specifies that there is an invalid tag in a specific line of the file, which is causing the import or processing to fail.
  
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Format: The file may not conform to the expected format or structure required by the SAP system. This could include incorrect delimiters, missing tags, or improperly formatted data.
  Corrupted File: The file may be corrupted or not properly generated, leading to unexpected content in certain lines.
  Incorrect Mapping: If the file is being used for data import, there may be a mismatch between the tags in the file and the expected fields in the SAP system.
  Encoding Issues: The file may have encoding issues,