How To Fix /PRA/WH_PROC116 - &1 not a valid .csv file

/PRA/WH_PROC116 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /PRA/WH_PROC -

• Message number: 116

• Message text: &1 not a valid .csv file

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /PRA/WH_PROC116 - &1 not a valid .csv file ?

  The SAP error message /PRA/WH_PROC116 &1 not a valid .csv file typically indicates that the system is expecting a CSV (Comma-Separated Values) file, but the file provided does not meet the required format or is not recognized as a valid CSV file. Here are some potential causes, solutions, and related information for this error:
  Causes:
  
  Incorrect File Format: The file may not be in the correct CSV format. It could be saved in a different format (e.g., Excel, TXT) or have an incorrect file extension.
  Corrupted File: The file may be corrupted or not properly formatted, leading to issues when SAP tries to read it.
  Encoding Issues: The file may have an encoding that is not compatible with what SAP expects (e.g., UTF-8 vs. ANSI).
  Delimiter Issues: The file may use a different delimiter (e.g., semicolon instead of a comma) which is not recognized by the SAP system.
  Empty File: The file might be empty or