How To Fix ARUN_MAIN194 - Header validation failed with &2% against expected % of &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ARUN_MAIN -

• Message number: 194

• Message text: Header validation failed with &2% against expected % of &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ARUN_MAIN194 - Header validation failed with &2% against expected % of &1 ?

  The SAP error message ARUN_MAIN194 indicates that there is a header validation issue in the context of an application or process that is using the SAP system. This error typically arises when the header information of a document or transaction does not match the expected values defined in the system.
  
  Cause:
  The error message "Header validation failed with &2% against expected % of &1" suggests that the system is expecting a certain value (denoted by &1) for a header field, but it is receiving a different value (denoted by &2). This mismatch can occur due to several reasons, including:
  
  Data Entry Errors: Incorrect data may have been entered in the header fields.
  
  Configuration Issues: The system configuration may not align with the expected values for the header fields.
  Version Mismatch: If there are multiple versions of a document or transaction, the header information may not be consistent across versions.
  Custom Development: If there are custom programs