How To Fix TD857 - File &1 has an invalid format

TD857 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: TD - SAPscript: Text editor, composer, forms, styles and fonts

• Message number: 857

• Message text: File &1 has an invalid format

What causes this issue?

SAPscript supports the import of graphic files with the following
formats:
Tagged Image File Format (*.tif; *.tiff)
Windows Bitmap (*.bmp)

System Response

File &V1& is not imported.

How to fix this error?

Convert the file into one of the formats supported using a graphic
program, and then try to import the file again.

Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message TD857 - File &1 has an invalid format ?

  The SAP error message TD857, which states "File &1 has an invalid format," typically occurs when there is an issue with the format of a file that is being processed in the SAP system. This error can arise in various contexts, such as during file uploads, data imports, or when processing external files.
  Causes:
  
  Incorrect File Format: The file being uploaded or processed does not match the expected format (e.g., CSV, TXT, XML).
  Corrupted File: The file may be corrupted or not properly structured, leading to parsing errors.
  Encoding Issues: The file may be in an unsupported character encoding (e.g., UTF-16 instead of UTF-8).
  Missing or Extra Fields: The file may have missing required fields or additional fields that are not recognized by the system.
  Delimiter Issues: If the file is delimited (e.g., CSV), the delimiters may not be correctly specified or may not match the expected format.
  File Size Limitations: The file may exceed size limitations