How To Fix MDQ_DATA_EXCHANGE108 - Columns in imported Excel file differ from those in exported Excel file.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MDQ_DATA_EXCHANGE - MDQ Data Exchange Message Class

• Message number: 108

• Message text: Columns in imported Excel file differ from those in exported Excel file.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MDQ_DATA_EXCHANGE108 - Columns in imported Excel file differ from those in exported Excel file. ?

  The SAP error message MDQ_DATA_EXCHANGE108 indicates that there is a mismatch between the columns in the Excel file you are trying to import and the columns in the Excel file that was exported from SAP. This typically occurs during data exchange processes, such as when importing or exporting master data or transactional data.
  Cause:
  
  
  Column Mismatch: The structure of the Excel file you are trying to import does not match the expected structure defined in SAP. This could be due to:
  
  Missing columns in the imported file.
  Extra columns in the imported file that are not present in the exported file.
  Columns being in a different order.
  Different naming conventions for the columns.
  
  
  
  Data Format Issues: The data types or formats in the imported file may not match the expected formats in SAP.
  
  
  Version Differences: If the exported file was generated from a different version of SAP or a different configuration, it may have a different structure.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Column Structure: 
  
  Open the exported Excel file and note the exact column names and their order.
  Compare these with the columns in the Excel file you are trying to import. Ensure that they match exactly in terms of names, order, and number of columns.
  
  
  
  Adjust the Imported File:
  
  Modify the imported Excel file to match the structure of the exported file. This may involve:
  
  Adding missing columns.
  Removing extra columns.
  Renaming columns to match the expected names.
  Reordering columns to match the expected order.
  
  
  
  
  
  Data Validation:
  
  Ensure that the data types in the imported file match the expected data types in SAP. For example, if a column is expected to contain numeric values, ensure that there are no text values in that column.
  
  
  
  Use SAP Tools: 
  
  If available, use SAP tools or transaction codes that facilitate data import/export, as they may provide templates or guidelines for the correct structure.
  
  
  
  Testing: 
  
  After making the necessary adjustments, try importing the file again to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Documentation: Refer to SAP's official documentation for data import/export processes, as it may provide specific guidelines for the data structure.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes (like LSMW, BAPIs, or others) that are used for data migration and understand their requirements.
  Error Logs: Check SAP error logs for additional details that may help diagnose the issue further.
  
  By ensuring that the structure of the Excel file matches the expected format in SAP, you should be able to resolve the MDQ_DATA_EXCHANGE108 error.