How To Fix RESCTA001 - File &1 is not in format of &2 record

RESCTA001 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RESCTA - Messages When Processing Tapes

• Message number: 001

• Message text: File &1 is not in format of &2 record

Self-Explanatory Message

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RESCTA001 - File &1 is not in format of &2 record ?

  The SAP error message RESCTA001 indicates that a file being processed does not conform to the expected format. The message typically appears in the context of data uploads or file processing, where the system expects a specific record format but encounters a file that does not match this format.
  
  Cause:
  The error can occur due to several reasons:
  
  Incorrect File Format: The file being uploaded may not be in the expected format (e.g., CSV, TXT, etc.) or may not adhere to the required structure (e.g., missing fields, incorrect delimiters).
  Data Corruption: The file may be corrupted or improperly generated, leading to discrepancies in the expected record structure.
  
  Configuration Issues: The configuration settings in SAP for the file processing may not match the actual file format being used.
  Version Mismatch: The file may have been created using a different version of the application or system that has different formatting rules.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the RESCTA001 error, you can take