How To Fix /SAPCE/FK_REP236 - Document type/format in file &1 not supported

/SAPCE/FK_REP236 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPCE/FK_REP -

• Message number: 236

• Message text: Document type/format in file &1 not supported

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPCE/FK_REP236 - Document type/format in file &1 not supported ?

  The SAP error message /SAPCE/FK_REP236 Document type/format in file &1 not supported typically occurs when you are trying to upload or process a file in SAP that has an unsupported document type or format. This error is often encountered in the context of financial reporting or data uploads, particularly when dealing with electronic bank statements or other financial documents.
  
  Cause:
  
  Unsupported Document Type: The file you are trying to upload may have a document type that is not recognized by the SAP system.
  Incorrect File Format: The file format may not match the expected format defined in the SAP configuration. For example, if the system expects a specific format (like XML, CSV, etc.) and the file is in a different format, this error can occur.
  
  Configuration Issues: The configuration settings in SAP for handling specific document types may not be set up correctly or may be missing.
  File Corruption: The file itself may be corrupted