How To Fix MDC_PROCESS108 - File contains no valid columns with data changes

MDC_PROCESS108 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MDC_PROCESS - Messages In Context Of MDC Processing

• Message number: 108

• Message text: File contains no valid columns with data changes

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MDC_PROCESS108 - File contains no valid columns with data changes ?

  The SAP error message MDC_PROCESS108, which states "File contains no valid columns with data changes," typically occurs during data uploads or processing in the SAP system, particularly when using the SAP Master Data Governance (MDG) or similar data management tools. This error indicates that the system did not find any valid columns in the uploaded file that contain data changes, which means that the file may not be formatted correctly or does not contain the expected data.
  Causes:
  
  Incorrect File Format: The uploaded file may not be in the expected format (e.g., CSV, Excel) or may not adhere to the required structure.
  Missing Data: The file may not contain any data in the columns that are expected to have changes. This could happen if the data was not populated correctly before the upload.
  Column Headers: The column headers in the file may not match the expected headers in the SAP system, leading to the