How To Fix /PRA/CA_SPF081 - Select a '.csv' file for upload

/PRA/CA_SPF081 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /PRA/CA_SPF -

• Message number: 081

• Message text: Select a '.csv' file for upload

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/PRA/CA_SPF081 - Details

• The SAP error message /PRA/CA_SPF081 Select a '.csv' file for upload typically occurs when the system expects a CSV (Comma-Separated Values) file for upload, but the user either does not select a file or selects a file that is not in the correct format (i.e., not a .csv file).
  
  Cause:
  
  File Type Mismatch: The user may have selected a file that is not a CSV file, or the file extension may not be .csv.
  No File Selected: The user may not have selected any file at all, leading to the error message.
  File Path Issues: There may be issues with the file path or access permissions that prevent the file from being recognized.
  Incorrect File Format: The content of the file may not conform to the expected CSV format, even if the file has a .csv extension.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Select the Correct File: Ensure that you are selecting a file with the .csv extension. You can do this