How To Fix TPDA610 - The selected file &1 is not a Debugger layout file

TPDA610 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: TPDA - Debugger

• Message number: 610

• Message text: The selected file &1 is not a Debugger layout file

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message TPDA610 - The selected file &1 is not a Debugger layout file ?

  The SAP error message TPDA610 indicates that the file you are trying to use is not recognized as a valid Debugger layout file. This can occur in various scenarios, particularly when working with the ABAP Debugger in SAP.
  
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect File Type: The file you are trying to load may not be in the correct format or may not have been saved as a Debugger layout file.
  Corrupted File: The file could be corrupted or improperly formatted, making it unreadable by the Debugger.
  File Extension: The file may not have the appropriate extension that the Debugger expects for layout files.
  File Path Issues: The file path may be incorrect, or the file may not exist in the specified location.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check File Format: Ensure that the file you are trying to load is indeed a Debugger layout file. It should be saved correctly from the Debugger.
  Re-save the Layout: If you have access to the Debugger, try to