How To Fix SADA071 - File display only possible for text files (ASCII)

SADA071 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SADA - CCMS: SAP DB Porting and Development

• Message number: 071

• Message text: File display only possible for text files (ASCII)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SADA071 - File display only possible for text files (ASCII) ?

  The SAP error message SADA071 indicates that the system is attempting to display a file that is not in a text format (ASCII). This error typically occurs when you try to open or display a file that is in a binary format or a format that is not supported for text display in SAP.
  
  Cause:
  
  File Format: The file you are trying to display is not a plain text file (ASCII). It could be a binary file, such as an executable, image, or a proprietary format that SAP cannot interpret as text.
  File Encoding: The file may be encoded in a format that is not recognized as ASCII by SAP.
  Incorrect File Type: The file extension may suggest it is a text file, but the content is not in a valid text format.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check File Type: Ensure that the file you are trying to display is indeed a text file. You can do this by