How To Fix MDS_DOWN_UPLOAD078 - Export mismatch error for table &1

MDS_DOWN_UPLOAD078 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MDS_DOWN_UPLOAD - MDS Maint Ev information extractor

• Message number: 078

• Message text: Export mismatch error for table &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MDS_DOWN_UPLOAD078 - Export mismatch error for table &1 ?

  The SAP error message MDS_DOWN_UPLOAD078 indicates an "Export mismatch error" for a specific table (denoted as &1). This error typically occurs during data transfer processes, such as when using the Master Data Services (MDS) or during data uploads in SAP systems.
  
  Cause:
  The error usually arises due to one of the following reasons:
  
  
  Data Structure Mismatch: The structure of the data being uploaded does not match the expected structure in the target table. This could be due to changes in the table schema or incorrect mapping of fields.
  
  
  Versioning Issues: If there are different versions of the data model or if the data being exported is from a different version than what is expected, this can lead to mismatches.
  
  
  Data Type Mismatches: The data types of the fields in the source data may not match the data types defined in the target table.
  
  
  Missing Required Fields: If the upload data is missing required fields that are