How To Fix RSAR_FILE009 - Header not allowed

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 009

• Message text: Header not allowed

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSAR_FILE009 - Header not allowed ?

  The SAP error message RSAR_FILE009: Header not allowed typically occurs in the context of data transfer processes, particularly when using the SAP Data Transfer Workbench or during data extraction processes. This error indicates that there is an issue with the format of the data being processed, specifically that a header line is not allowed in the context of the operation being performed.
  
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect File Format: The file being processed may contain a header line that is not expected by the system. For example, if you are importing data from a flat file, the system may be configured to expect only data records without any header.
  
  Configuration Issues: The settings in the data transfer process may not be correctly configured to handle files with headers.
  Data Source Issues: The source system may be exporting data with headers that are not compatible with the target system's expectations.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Remove Header Lines: If the file contains a header