How To Fix 32031 - Record read in import table is not of type "Header Record"

32031 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 32 - HR: Public Sector Austria

• Message number: 031

• Message text: Record read in import table is not of type "Header Record"

What causes this issue?

The record read in the import table does not have type "Header Record".

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Check that the sequence of data records is correct in the data medium.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

32031 - Details

• The SAP error message 32031, which states "Record read in import table is not of type 'Header Record'," typically occurs during the processing of data imports, particularly when dealing with IDocs or data transfer processes. This error indicates that the system expected to read a header record from the import table, but instead, it encountered a record of a different type.
  
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Data Format: The data being imported may not be formatted correctly. The system expects a specific structure for header records, and if the data does not conform to this structure, the error will occur.
  Data Corruption: The data file or the source from which the data is being imported may be corrupted or improperly structured.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the IDoc or data import settings, leading to the system not recognizing the record type correctly.
  Sequence of Records: The sequence of records in the import file