LEDES Error: BF101 Invalid File Extension

Overview of the Issue

The error message:
BF101 - "Invalid file extension."

This error occurs when the file you're attempting to upload has an unsupported or incorrect file extension. The system only accepts certain file extensions.

Allowed File Extensions:

• doc
• pdf
• xls
• xlsx
• docx
• jpeg
• jpg
• png
• txt
• xml
• msg
• ppt
• pptx
• eml
• tif
• tiff

If your file does not have one of these extensions, it will be rejected by the system.

Troubleshooting the Issue

Step 1: Check the File Extension

• Confirm that your file has one of the allowed extensions listed above.
• Files with other extensions will trigger this error.

Tip: To verify the file extension, check the file properties or rename the file with the appropriate extension if necessary.

How to Fix

Step 1: Change the File Extension

• If your file has an unsupported extension, save or convert the file to a format that matches one of the allowed extensions (e.g., .pdf, .xlsx, .docx).

Step 2: Re-upload the File with the Correct Extension

• After changing the file extension to a valid one, re-upload the file to the system.

Error BF111 - No Invoices Uploaded

Note: Resolving BF101 typically resolves BF111 as well.