How To Fix SWR218 - File type must be either binary (B) or text (T)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SWR - Business Workflow: WAPI Interfaces

• Message number: 218

• Message text: File type must be either binary (B) or text (T)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SWR218 - File type must be either binary (B) or text (T) ?

  The SAP error message SWR218 indicates that there is an issue with the file type specified in a process, typically when dealing with file uploads or downloads in SAP systems. The error message states that the file type must be either binary (B) or text (T), which means that the system is expecting a specific format for the file being processed.
  
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect File Type Specification: The file type specified in the program or configuration does not match the expected types (binary or text).
  File Format Issues: The file being processed may not be in the correct format or may have been corrupted.
  Configuration Errors: There may be misconfigurations in the settings related to file handling in the SAP system.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check File Type Specification: Ensure that the file type is correctly specified in the program or configuration. If you are using a function module or method to handle files, verify that the parameters for file