How To Fix ISSR2044 - Error in header entries in Excel file

ISSR2044 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ISSR2 - Message Class for Statutory Reporting: Output

• Message number: 044

• Message text: Error in header entries in Excel file

What causes this issue?

The combination of country variant, company code, valuation area, and
list type that you have entered in the Excel file contains one of the
following errors:
The combination does not exist.
The settings for the statement contain errors.

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?

Do one of the following:
If the combination does not exist:
Create the required combination in IMG activity <ZK>Activate Statutory
Reporting for Company Code</> (see 'Procedure for System
Administration').
If the settings for the statement contain errors:
Correct the data in the Excel file.

Procedure for System Administrators

INCLUDE ISSR_MESSAGE_CUST OBJECT DOKU ID TX

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ISSR2044 - Error in header entries in Excel file ?

  The SAP error message ISSR2044, which indicates "Error in header entries in Excel file," typically occurs when there are issues with the format or content of the Excel file being uploaded or processed in SAP. This error can arise in various scenarios, such as during data uploads, imports, or when using specific SAP transactions that involve Excel files.
  Causes of ISSR2044 Error
  
  Incorrect File Format: The Excel file may not be in the expected format (e.g., .xls vs. .xlsx) or may contain unsupported features.
  Missing or Incorrect Header Information: The required header fields in the Excel file may be missing, incorrectly named, or not in the expected order.
  Data Type Mismatch: The data types in the Excel file may not match the expected data types in SAP (e.g., text instead of numeric).
  Corrupted File: The Excel file may be corrupted or contain invalid characters.
  Excel Version Compatibility: The version of Excel used to create the file