How To Fix FINS_SIS_BAL021 - A column is missing in the import file.

FINS_SIS_BAL021 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FINS_SIS_BAL - Impl. of Doc. Splitting: Balances

• Message number: 021

• Message text: A column is missing in the import file.

What causes this issue?

When you download the file to modify your data, specific columns,
including key fields and document splitting characteristics<(>,<)> are
provided for you to work with.
If you delete any of these columns or change the column headings in your
import file, the file cannot be imported.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Ensure that the columns that are provided in the download file haven't
been deleted from or changed in your import file.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

FINS_SIS_BAL021 - Details

• The SAP error message FINS_SIS_BAL021 indicates that a required column is missing in the import file when trying to upload data into the SAP system, particularly in the context of Financial Information Systems (FINS) or similar modules.
  
  Cause:
  The error typically arises due to one of the following reasons:
  
  Missing Columns: The import file does not contain all the required columns that the SAP system expects for the data upload.
  Incorrect File Format: The file format may not match the expected structure (e.g., CSV, Excel) or the delimiter used may not be correct.
  Data Mapping Issues: The mapping between the file columns and the SAP fields may not be correctly defined, leading to missing data.
  Version Mismatch: The version of the import template being used may not align with the current configuration of the SAP system.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check the Import Template:
  
  Ensure that you are using the correct import template