Error importing using a custom template - The selected template expects a file with more columns

Description of Issue

Error importing through Journal Import Templates with a custom template:

The selected file and template are incompatible with each other.
The selected template expects a file with more columns.

Context
  • Journal Import Templates
  • Import Journals
Cause

Custom template does not have the same column layout as the file being imported

Resolution

To resolve, the custom template will need to be updated to match the file being imported.

Best way to update the template it to:

  1. Add values to extra columns in your excel file (beyond what currently exists in the file)
  2. Select the Input File
  3. Select the Template (from the dropdown)
  4. Update Template
  5. Add/Remove columns as necessary
  6. Save
Additional Information