How To Fix SE420 - Data carrier has wrong format

SE420 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SE - Dienstleistungen Stammdaten Leistungsposition

• Message number: 420

• Message text: Data carrier has wrong format

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SE420 - Data carrier has wrong format ?

  The SAP error message SE420, which states "Data carrier has wrong format," typically occurs when there is an issue with the format of the data being processed or transferred in the SAP system. This error can arise in various contexts, such as during data import/export operations, file uploads, or when working with data carriers like tapes or disks.
  Causes:
  
  Incorrect File Format: The file being uploaded or processed may not be in the expected format (e.g., CSV, TXT, etc.).
  Data Structure Mismatch: The structure of the data (e.g., number of fields, data types) does not match the expected structure defined in the SAP system.
  Corrupted Data: The data carrier (file or medium) may be corrupted or not properly formatted.
  Encoding Issues: The character encoding of the file may not match what SAP expects (e.g., UTF-8 vs. ANSI).
  Version Compatibility: The version of the data carrier may not be compatible with the version of SAP being used.
  
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