How To Fix UCC2002 - The file type you selected does not match the one being imported

UCC2002 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: UCC2 -

• Message number: 002

• Message text: The file type you selected does not match the one being imported

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message UCC2002 - The file type you selected does not match the one being imported ?

  The SAP error message UCC2002, which states "The file type you selected does not match the one being imported," typically occurs during the import process when the file format or type does not align with the expected format defined in the SAP system. This error can arise in various contexts, such as data uploads, file imports, or when using specific transaction codes that require file input.
  Causes:
  
  File Format Mismatch: The file you are trying to import may not be in the correct format (e.g., CSV, TXT, XML) that the SAP system expects.
  Incorrect File Extension: The file extension may not match the actual content of the file. For example, a file named .csv may actually contain data in a different format.
  Data Structure Issues: The structure of the data within the file may not conform to the expected schema or layout required by the SAP import function.
  Encoding Issues: The file may be encoded