How To Fix FINS_SIS_BAL036 - Column &1, which is a key field, is missing in the import file.

FINS_SIS_BAL036 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 036

• Message text: Column &1, which is a key field, 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_BAL036 - Details

• The SAP error message FINS_SIS_BAL036 indicates that a key field, which is essential for processing the import file, is missing. This error typically occurs during the data import process in SAP, particularly when dealing with financial data or balance sheets.
  
  Cause:
  The error is caused by the absence of a required key field in the import file. Key fields are critical for identifying records uniquely and ensuring that the data can be processed correctly. If the import file does not contain these fields, SAP cannot map the data correctly, leading to this error.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Identify the Missing Key Field: 
  
  Check the error message for the specific column name indicated by &1. This will tell you which key field is missing.
  
  
  
  Review the Import File:
  
  Open the import file (e.g., CSV, Excel) and verify that the specified key field is present. Ensure that the column header matches the expected name in