Flat file: loading Master data questions

Hi Experts,
1
If I have a flat file with columns, Columns1, Columns2, Columns3, and we load this manually to an ODS monthly.
a.
Where in BW can I see the exact match to the columns, Columns1, Columns2, Columns3?
b.
What will be the effect of receiving the flat file from the user this month if the columns are not in the usual order e.g. Columns3, Columns2, Columns1?
2..
I have an Info Object CustCode_10, check with Text (Medium description) and it also has an attribute CustDispl_11.
a.
What should be the format of the flat file in order to get in the Master data?
b.
After loading a flat file, I can go to the infoobject CustCode_10, right click and select Maintain Master to see the master data. How do I see the data in the Attribute.?
Thanks

Hi,
for 1 a) you can see the exact order in the maintain Transfer rules section, where in you can check in the transfer structure.
b) if you give it in the wrong order, wrong data will be loaded if all the 3 colums has same data type and length. or else you will get an error while updating.
2) a) The flat file should contain like Key, Language and description.
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Srini
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