How To Fix K9365 - The Excel file reference could not be imported

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: K9 - CO Planning Processor

• Message number: 365

• Message text: The Excel file reference could not be imported

What causes this issue?

The system could not import the Excel template.
In some instances, the template is already being used in another
application (e.g. it is being altered in Excel)

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?

Stop processing the template.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message K9365 - The Excel file reference could not be imported ?

  The SAP error message K9365, which states "The Excel file reference could not be imported," typically occurs when there are issues with importing data from an Excel file into SAP. This can happen in various SAP modules, particularly in the context of financial or controlling data.
  Causes:
  
  File Format Issues: The Excel file may not be in a compatible format. SAP typically requires files to be in a specific format (e.g., .xls or .xlsx).
  Data Structure Mismatch: The structure of the data in the Excel file may not match the expected structure in SAP. This includes incorrect column headers, missing required fields, or incorrect data types.
  File Corruption: The Excel file may be corrupted or contain invalid data.
  Access Permissions: The user may not have the necessary permissions to import data from Excel into SAP.
  SAP Configuration: There may be configuration issues within SAP that prevent the import process from completing successfully.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check File Format: Ensure that