How To Fix SPXN200 - File does not contain a valid NPM definition

SPXN200 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SPXN - Proxy Generation

• Message number: 200

• Message text: File does not contain a valid NPM definition

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SPXN200 - Details

• The SAP error message SPXN200, which states "File does not contain a valid NPM definition," typically occurs when there is an issue with the NPM (Network Performance Monitoring) file that you are trying to upload or process in the SAP system. This error can arise due to various reasons, including file format issues, incorrect file content, or problems with the configuration.
  Causes:
  
  Invalid File Format: The file you are trying to upload may not be in the correct format expected by the SAP system.
  Corrupted File: The file may be corrupted or incomplete, leading to an inability to read the NPM definition.
  Incorrect Content: The content of the file may not conform to the expected structure or schema for NPM definitions.
  Version Mismatch: The version of the file may not be compatible with the version of the SAP system you are using.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the SAP system that are not