How To Fix UC078 - Import not possible. The record structure has changed.

UC078 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: UC - FI/CO Data transfer: errors during transfer

• Message number: 078

• Message text: Import not possible. The record structure has changed.

What causes this issue?

The sender record structure has changed since the data were saved.

System Response

The data can no longer be imported.

How to fix this error?

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.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message UC078 - Import not possible. The record structure has changed. ?

  The SAP error message UC078, "Import not possible. The record structure has changed," typically occurs when there is a mismatch between the data structure expected by the system and the data being imported. This can happen in various scenarios, such as when importing data into a table or when using data transfer tools like LSMW (Legacy System Migration Workbench) or BAPIs (Business Application Programming Interfaces).
  Causes:
  
  Data Structure Changes: The structure of the target table or data object has been modified (e.g., fields added, removed, or changed) since the last time the import was performed.
  Version Mismatch: The data being imported may be based on an older version of the data structure, leading to incompatibility.
  Incorrect Mapping: The mapping of fields in the import file to the fields in the target structure may be incorrect or outdated.
  Custom Enhancements: Custom fields or enhancements may have been added to the data structure that are not accounted