Error: 'This file is not a valid security check and cannot be imported into this area.' received whe (NETIQKB44718)

fact
NetIQ Vulnerability Manager 5.0

symptom
Error: 'This file is not a valid security check and cannot be imported into this area.' received when importing a security check. 

cause
You cannot import a policy template as a security check.

fix

Import the file as a policy template. To do this:

1. Right click on Policy Templates.
2. Choose Import Policy Template.

Formerly known as NETIQKB44718