How To Fix /SCMTMS/COMMON152 - Unpacking failed; &1 is not a CSV file

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMTMS/COMMON -

• Message number: 152

• Message text: Unpacking failed; &1 is not a CSV file

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCMTMS/COMMON152 - Unpacking failed; &1 is not a CSV file ?

  The SAP error message /SCMTMS/COMMON152 indicates that there was an issue with unpacking a file, specifically that the file in question is not in the expected CSV (Comma-Separated Values) format. This error typically arises in the context of SAP Transportation Management (TM) or related processes where data import/export is involved.
  Cause:
  
  
  Incorrect File Format: The file being processed is not a valid CSV file. This could be due to:
  
  The file being in a different format (e.g., Excel, TXT, etc.).
  The file being corrupted or improperly formatted.
  The file having a different delimiter (e.g., semicolon instead of a comma).
  
  
  
  File Extension Mismatch: The file may have a .csv extension but is not actually formatted as a CSV file.
  
  
  Encoding Issues: The file may be encoded in a way that is not compatible with the SAP system (e.g., UTF-16 instead of UTF-8).
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Verify File Format: Ensure that the file you are trying to upload is indeed a CSV file. Open the file in a text editor to check its contents and format.
  
  
  Check Delimiters: Make sure that the file uses commas as delimiters. If it uses a different delimiter, you may need to convert it to a proper CSV format.
  
  
  Re-save the File: If the file was created in Excel or another application, try saving it again as a CSV file. In Excel, you can do this by selecting "Save As" and choosing the CSV format.
  
  
  Encoding: Ensure that the file is saved with the correct encoding (preferably UTF-8). You can check and change the encoding in text editors like Notepad++ or similar tools.
  
  
  File Integrity: Check if the file is corrupted. If possible, obtain a fresh copy of the file.
  
  
  SAP Configuration: If you are consistently facing this issue with multiple files, check the configuration settings in SAP TM to ensure that it is set up to accept the correct file formats.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message. SAP frequently updates its knowledge base with solutions to common problems.
  Documentation: Refer to the SAP Transportation Management documentation for guidelines on file formats and data import/export processes.
  Community Forums: Engage with SAP community forums or support channels where other users may have encountered and resolved similar issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and successfully unpack the file in question.