How To Fix /SCMTMS/FAG_MSG874 - Select a Microsoft Excel file

/SCMTMS/FAG_MSG874 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMTMS/FAG_MSG -

• Message number: 874

• Message text: Select a Microsoft Excel file

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/SCMTMS/FAG_MSG874 - Details

• The SAP error message /SCMTMS/FAG_MSG874 typically indicates that the system is expecting a Microsoft Excel file to be uploaded or processed, but the file provided does not meet the required criteria or format. This error is commonly encountered in the context of SAP Transportation Management (TM) or other modules that involve data import/export functionalities.
  
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect File Type: The file you are trying to upload is not in the correct Excel format (e.g., .xls or .xlsx).
  File Corruption: The Excel file may be corrupted or not properly formatted.
  File Extension Mismatch: The file may have the correct extension but is not actually an Excel file (e.g., a renamed CSV file).
  Missing Data: The required data structure or mandatory fields in the Excel file may be missing.
  System Configuration: There may be configuration issues in the SAP system that prevent the file from being recognized.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check File Format: Ensure that the file you are trying to upload is