How To Fix RSDS233 - File ending &1 does not match current adapter &2; Ending &3 expected

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSDS - New DataSource

• Message number: 233

• Message text: File ending &1 does not match current adapter &2; Ending &3 expected

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSDS233 - File ending &1 does not match current adapter &2; Ending &3 expected ?

  The SAP error message RSDS233 indicates a mismatch between the file ending (or file format) of the data source and the expected format defined in the DataSource configuration. This error typically occurs in the context of SAP Data Services or SAP BW (Business Warehouse) when trying to load data from a file.
  
  Cause:
  The error message RSDS233 is triggered when:
  
  The file you are trying to load has a different ending (file extension) than what is configured in the DataSource.
  The DataSource is expecting a specific file type (e.g., .csv, .txt) but the file provided has a different extension.
  There may be a configuration issue in the DataSource settings where the expected file type does not match the actual file type being processed.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the RSDS233 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check the File Extension:
  
  Verify the file you are trying to load. Ensure that the file extension matches the expected format defined in the