How To Fix SF960 - Structure & in language & is not in the import file

SF960 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SF - SAPfind: Message Texts

• Message number: 960

• Message text: Structure & in language & is not in the import file

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SF960 - Details

• The SAP error message SF960 typically indicates that there is a mismatch between the structure expected by the system and the structure provided in the import file. This error often occurs during data import processes, such as when uploading data into SAP SuccessFactors or other SAP modules.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Structure: The structure defined in the import file does not match the expected structure in SAP. This could be due to missing fields or incorrect field names.
  Incorrect Language Code: The language specified in the import file may not be recognized by the system, or the language code may be incorrect.
  Version Mismatch: The version of the import file may not be compatible with the version of the SAP system you are using.
  File Format Issues: The file format (e.g., CSV, XML) may not be correctly structured or may contain errors.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check the Import File Structure: Ensure that the import file contains all the required fields and