How To Fix RSAR_FILE008 - Cannot interpret data in file

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSAR_FILE - Messages: File and Currency Upload

• Message number: 008

• Message text: Cannot interpret data in file

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSAR_FILE008 - Cannot interpret data in file ?

  The SAP error message RSAR_FILE008: Cannot interpret data in file typically occurs when there is an issue with the format or content of a data file that is being processed by the SAP system, particularly in the context of data extraction or data loading processes, such as those involving SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP Data Services.
  Causes:
  
  File Format Issues: The file may not be in the expected format (e.g., CSV, TXT) or may have been corrupted.
  Data Structure Mismatch: The structure of the data in the file does not match the expected structure defined in the SAP system (e.g., missing fields, incorrect data types).
  Encoding Problems: The file may be encoded in a format that SAP cannot interpret (e.g., UTF-8 vs. ANSI).
  Delimiter Issues: If the file uses a different delimiter than what is specified in the SAP settings, it can lead to interpretation errors.
  File Content Errors: There may be invalid characters or