How To Fix CATALOG_UPLOAD_DATA011 - Failed to upload file; less values in row &1 than columns in the header.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CATALOG_UPLOAD_DATA - Catalog upload data

• Message number: 011

• Message text: Failed to upload file; less values in row &1 than columns in the header.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CATALOG_UPLOAD_DATA011 - Failed to upload file; less values in row &1 than columns in the header. ?

  The SAP error message CATALOG_UPLOAD_DATA011 indicates that there is a mismatch between the number of values in a row of the data file you are trying to upload and the number of columns defined in the header of that file. This typically occurs during data uploads using tools like LSMW (Legacy System Migration Workbench) or other data upload methods.
  
  Cause:
  
  
  Mismatch in Columns: The number of data fields (values) in a specific row of your upload file is less than the number of columns defined in the header. This can happen if:
  
  The data file is incomplete or improperly formatted.
  There are missing values in the row.
  The delimiter used in the file is incorrect, causing misalignment of data.
  
  
  
  Incorrect File Format: The file may not be in the expected format (e.g., CSV, TXT) or may have been edited in a way that altered its structure.
  
  
  Header Definition Issues: The header may have been defined incorrectly, leading