How To Fix /SCWM/ELS049 - Format source file &1 is incorrect; unable to upload &2 data rows

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCWM/ELS -

• Message number: 049

• Message text: Format source file &1 is incorrect; unable to upload &2 data rows

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCWM/ELS049 - Format source file &1 is incorrect; unable to upload &2 data rows ?

  The SAP error message /SCWM/ELS049 indicates that there is an issue with the format of the source file being uploaded, which is preventing the system from processing the data rows. This error typically occurs in the context of Extended Warehouse Management (EWM) when trying to upload data from an external file into the SAP system.
  
  Cause:
  
  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 (e.g., missing headers, incorrect delimiters).
  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).
  Invalid Characters: The file may contain invalid characters or special characters that are not supported.
  File Encoding Issues: The file may be encoded in a format that is not compatible with SAP (e.g., UTF-16 instead of UTF-8).
  Exceeding Row Limits: The file may contain more