3538113 - Unable to add additional columns to an existing dataset using the reimport option in SAP Analytics Cloud(SAC)

Unable to add additional columns to an existing dataset using the reimport option in SAP Analytics Cloud.

SAP Analytics Cloud (2024.15.11)

1. Log in to the SAC.
2. Navigate to the dataset section.
3. Create a new dataset by uploading an Excel file.
4. Save the newly created dataset.
5. Add a new column to the original Excel file.
6. Attempt to re-import the updated Excel file into the existing dataset.
7. Observe that you are unable to import the updated Excel file.

This behavior is by design.

Currently reimporting a file for an existing dataset only support the case that the new file and the origin file have the same columns (number of columns and column names): Reimport Data into a Dataset | SAP Help Portal

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