How To Fix /SAPAPO/SOR401 - Input file has wrong structure

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/SOR -

• Message number: 401

• Message text: Input file has wrong structure

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/SOR401 - Input file has wrong structure ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/SOR401 Input file has wrong structure typically occurs in the context of SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) when there is an issue with the structure of the input file being processed. This error indicates that the format or content of the input file does not match the expected structure defined by the system.
  Causes:
  
  Incorrect File Format: The input file may not be in the expected format (e.g., CSV, TXT) or may have an incorrect delimiter.
  Missing or Extra Columns: The file may be missing required columns or may have additional columns that are not recognized by the system.
  Data Type Mismatch: The data types of the fields in the input file may not match the expected data types in the SAP system (e.g., numeric fields containing text).
  Header Issues: The header row of the input file may be missing or incorrectly defined.
  Encoding Issues: The file may be saved in an unsupported encoding format, leading to misinterpretation of characters.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check File Structure: Verify that the input file adheres to the expected structure. This includes checking the number of columns, the order of columns, and the data types of each column.
  Review Documentation: Consult the relevant SAP documentation or configuration settings to understand the expected file format and structure.
  Validate Data: Ensure that the data in the file is valid and conforms to the expected formats (e.g., dates, numbers).
  Use Sample Files: If available, use a sample input file that is known to work as a reference to format your input file correctly.
  Check Encoding: Ensure that the file is saved in the correct encoding format (e.g., UTF-8) that is compatible with SAP.
  Error Logs: Review any error logs or detailed messages provided by the system for additional context on what might be wrong with the input file.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes in SAP APO that may help in troubleshooting file uploads (e.g., /SAPAPO/SOR for Supply Chain Orchestration).
  Community Forums: Engage with SAP community forums or support channels for insights from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue causing the /SAPAPO/SOR401 Input file has wrong structure error.