How To Fix GLE_MCA_EXCEL_UPLOAD021 - Header data and item data of the file do not correspond to each other

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GLE_MCA_EXCEL_UPLOAD - Messages MCA Excel Upload

• Message number: 021

• Message text: Header data and item data of the file do not correspond to each other

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GLE_MCA_EXCEL_UPLOAD021 - Header data and item data of the file do not correspond to each other ?

  The SAP error message GLE_MCA_EXCEL_UPLOAD021 indicates that there is a mismatch between the header data and item data in the file you are trying to upload. This error typically occurs during the upload of data from Excel or other file formats into SAP, particularly in the context of financial or accounting data.
  
  Cause:
  
  Mismatch in Structure: The header row and item rows in the uploaded file do not align correctly. For example, the number of columns in the header may not match the number of columns in the item data.
  Incorrect Data Format: The data types or formats in the header and item rows may not be compatible. For instance, if the header expects a date format but receives a string, it can lead to this error.
  Missing or Extra Columns: If there are missing columns in the item data that are required based on the header, or if there are extra columns that