How To Fix RSD_GEO326 - Reading from .dbf file failed due to missing fields.

RSD_GEO326 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSD_GEO -

• Message number: 326

• Message text: Reading from .dbf file failed due to missing fields.

What causes this issue?

The DBF table is missing a column named after the characteristic for
which Shapes should be uploaded.

System Response

The current DBF file and therefore also the corresponding Shapes located
in the SHP file cannot be used for Front-End Reporting.

How to fix this error?

Make sure that the DBF table contains a field that has the name of the
characteristic (for which the Shapes should be uploaded).
Tip: In the case of a compounding characteristic, all compounding
parents need to have a column as well.

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

RSD_GEO326 - Details

• The SAP error message RSD_GEO326 indicates that there is an issue with reading a .dbf (dBase) file due to missing fields. This error typically occurs when the structure of the .dbf file does not match the expected structure defined in the SAP system. Here are the potential causes, solutions, and related information for this error:
  Causes:
  
  Missing Fields: The .dbf file may not contain all the fields that the SAP system expects. This can happen if the file was modified or if it was generated from a source that does not include all necessary fields.
  Field Mismatch: The data types or lengths of the fields in the .dbf file may not match the definitions in the SAP system.
  Corrupted File: The .dbf file may be corrupted or improperly formatted, leading to read errors.
  Incorrect Mapping: The mapping between the .dbf file and the SAP data model may be incorrect, leading to the system looking for