How To Fix FIN_CS_MESSAGE216 - Header data section of row &1 doesn't contain any data.

FIN_CS_MESSAGE216 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FIN_CS_MESSAGE - Cloud Consolidation Message Class

• Message number: 216

• Message text: Header data section of row &1 doesn't contain any data.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FIN_CS_MESSAGE216 - Header data section of row &1 doesn't contain any data. ?

  The SAP error message FIN_CS_MESSAGE216, which states "Header data section of row &1 doesn't contain any data," typically occurs in the context of financial accounting or controlling processes, particularly when dealing with data uploads or processing in SAP systems. This error indicates that the system expects to find header data for a specific row, but it is missing or empty.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Data: The most common cause is that the header data for the specified row is not populated. This could be due to an error in data entry or data extraction processes.
  Incorrect File Format: If you are uploading data from an external file (like a CSV or Excel file), the format may not match the expected structure, leading to missing header information.
  Data Mapping Issues: If there are issues with how data is mapped from the source to the target in SAP, it may result in missing header data.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may