How To Fix /SCWM/DATA_CONTAINER009 - Format of source file cannot be interpreted; check source file

/SCWM/DATA_CONTAINER009 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCWM/DATA_CONTAINER -

• Message number: 009

• Message text: Format of source file cannot be interpreted; check source file

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCWM/DATA_CONTAINER009 - Format of source file cannot be interpreted; check source file ?

  The SAP error message /SCWM/DATA_CONTAINER009 indicates that the format of the source file being processed cannot be interpreted by the system. This error typically occurs during data import processes in SAP Extended Warehouse Management (EWM) when the system encounters an issue with the structure or content of the file being uploaded.
  Causes:
  
  Incorrect File Format: The source file may not be in the expected format (e.g., CSV, TXT) or may not adhere to the required structure.
  Data Type Mismatch: The data types in the source file may not match the expected data types in the SAP system (e.g., numeric fields containing text).
  Missing Required Fields: The file may be missing mandatory fields that are required for processing.
  Encoding Issues: The file may have encoding issues (e.g., UTF-8 vs. ANSI) that prevent it from being read correctly.
  Delimiter Issues: The delimiters used in the file may not match the expected delimiters configured in the system.
  
  Solutions:
  
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