How To Fix SCPR142 - Invalid file type; see long text

SCPR142 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SCPR - BC Sets

• Message number: 142

• Message text: Invalid file type; see long text

What causes this issue?

You tried to upload a BC Set into your SAP system, but the external file
has an invalid format.

System Response

No BC Set can be read from the selected file.

How to fix this error?

Check whether you have chosen the correct file.

Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

SCPR142 - Details

• The SAP error message SCPR142, which states "Invalid file type; see long text," typically occurs when you are trying to upload or import a file into the SAP system, and the file type is not recognized or supported by the system. This error can arise in various contexts, such as during data uploads, file imports, or when working with specific SAP applications.
  
  Cause:
  
  Unsupported File Format: The file you are trying to upload may not be in a format that SAP supports. For example, if you are trying to upload a file with an extension that is not recognized by the system.
  Incorrect File Extension: The file may have the correct content but an incorrect file extension, leading SAP to reject it.
  Corrupted File: The file might be corrupted or improperly formatted, causing SAP to fail in recognizing it.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the SAP system that restrict certain file types