How To Fix /SMB/CUSTOMIZING022 - Could not upload inst.data file &1 of subobject &2: Invalid type

/SMB/CUSTOMIZING022 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SMB/CUSTOMIZING -

• Message number: 022

• Message text: Could not upload inst.data file &1 of subobject &2: Invalid type

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/SMB/CUSTOMIZING022 - Details

• The SAP error message /SMB/CUSTOMIZING022 indicates that there was an issue while trying to upload an instance data file for a specific subobject. The error message specifies that the type of the file being uploaded is invalid. Here’s a breakdown of the potential causes, solutions, and related information for this error:
  Causes:
  
  Invalid File Format: The file you are trying to upload may not be in the correct format or may be corrupted.
  Incorrect Subobject: The subobject specified in the error message may not match the expected type for the instance data file.
  Data Type Mismatch: The data types defined in the system for the subobject may not align with the data being uploaded.
  Authorization Issues: Lack of proper authorizations to upload instance data files can also lead to this error.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the system that prevent the upload from being processed correctly.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check File Format: Ensure that the instance data