How To Fix SO422 - Invalid file format &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SO - SAPoffice: message texts

• Message number: 422

• Message text: Invalid file format &

What causes this issue?

The file format is invalid for export / import.

System Response

Export / import could not be carried out.

How to fix this error?

Check the file format.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SO422 - Invalid file format & ?

  The SAP error message SO422 "Invalid file format" typically occurs when there is an issue with the format of a file that is being processed in the SAP system, particularly when dealing with file uploads or downloads. This error can arise in various contexts, such as when using the SAP ArchiveLink, SAP Document Management System (DMS), or when importing/exporting data.
  Causes of SO422 Error
  
  
  Incorrect File Format: The file being uploaded or processed does not match the expected format. For example, if the system expects a PDF file but receives a DOCX file, this error may occur.
  
  
  Corrupted File: The file may be corrupted or not properly structured, leading to the system being unable to read it.
  
  
  File Extension Mismatch: The file extension may not correspond to the actual content of the file. For instance, a file named .txt might actually contain binary data.
  
  
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the SAP system