How To Fix FDT_EXCEL_API008 - For column number &1, no column name exists

FDT_EXCEL_API008 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FDT_EXCEL_API - Messages related to SFDT_EXCEL_API Package

• Message number: 008

• Message text: For column number &1, no column name exists

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FDT_EXCEL_API008 - For column number &1, no column name exists ?

  The SAP error message FDT_EXCEL_API008 indicates that there is an issue with the Excel file being processed, specifically that a column number is referenced but does not have an associated column name. This error typically occurs when using the SAP Fiori Data Transfer (FDT) framework to import data from an Excel file.
  
  Cause:
  The error is caused by one or more of the following reasons:
  
  Missing Column Headers: The Excel file does not have headers for one or more columns, which are required for the data import process.
  Incorrect Column Mapping: The mapping between the Excel columns and the SAP fields is not correctly defined, leading to a mismatch.
  Empty Columns: There may be empty columns in the Excel file that are being referenced but do not have names.
  File Format Issues: The Excel file may not be in the expected format (e.g., .xlsx vs. .xls) or may contain unsupported features.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can