How To Fix /PRA/FF029 - Invalid file type, upload file with '.csv' format

/PRA/FF029 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /PRA/FF -

• Message number: 029

• Message text: Invalid file type, upload file with '.csv' format

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/PRA/FF029 - Details

• The SAP error message /PRA/FF029 Invalid file type, upload file with '.csv' format indicates that the system is expecting a file in the CSV (Comma-Separated Values) format, but the uploaded file is either in a different format or has an incorrect file extension.
  
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect File Format: The uploaded file may not be in CSV format. For example, it could be an Excel file (.xls or .xlsx), a text file (.txt), or any other format.
  Incorrect File Extension: The file may be in the correct format but has an incorrect file extension. For instance, a file that is actually a CSV but is named with a different extension (like .txt).
  Corrupted File: The file might be corrupted or improperly formatted, leading the system to reject it.
  File Encoding Issues: The file might be encoded in a way that is not compatible with the SAP system, such as UTF-16 instead of UTF-8.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check File Format: Ensure that