How To Fix /SMB/IMPORT_EXPORT120 - Content of file &1 is invalid

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SMB/IMPORT_EXPORT -

• Message number: 120

• Message text: Content of file &1 is invalid

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SMB/IMPORT_EXPORT120 - Content of file &1 is invalid ?

  The SAP error message /SMB/IMPORT_EXPORT120 Content of file &1 is invalid typically occurs during the import or export process of data in the SAP Business One system, particularly when dealing with files that are expected to conform to a specific format. Here’s a breakdown of the potential causes, solutions, and related information for this error:
  Causes:
  
  File Format Issues: The file being imported may not be in the expected format (e.g., CSV, XML) or may have incorrect delimiters.
  Data Validation Errors: The content of the file may contain invalid data, such as incorrect data types, missing required fields, or values that do not conform to the expected range or format.
  Encoding Problems: The file may be saved in an unsupported encoding format, leading to misinterpretation of characters.
  Corrupted File: The file may be corrupted or incomplete, which can lead to parsing errors during the import process.
  Incorrect Mapping: The mapping of fields in the file to