How To Fix >BAPI023 - Valid values for "PROCESSING_MODE" (Change): "I" Insert, "D" Delete

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: >BAPI - BAPI Messages for the DX Workbench

• Message number: 023

• Message text: Valid values for "PROCESSING_MODE" (Change): "I" Insert, "D" Delete

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message >BAPI023 - Valid values for "PROCESSING_MODE" (Change): "I" Insert, "D" Delete ?

  The SAP error message BAPI023 indicates that there is an issue with the value provided for the PROCESSING_MODE parameter in a BAPI (Business Application Programming Interface) call. This parameter is used to specify the action to be performed on the data, and it accepts specific values:
  
  "I": Insert - This value is used when you want to create a new record.
  "D": Delete - This value is used when you want to delete an existing record.
  
  Cause of the Error
  The error occurs when the value provided for the PROCESSING_MODE parameter is either missing, invalid, or not one of the accepted values ("I" or "D"). This can happen due to:
  
  Incorrect Value: The value provided does not match the expected values.
  Missing Value: The parameter is not set at all.
  Typographical Error: There may be a typo in the value being passed.
  Data Mapping Issues: If the value is being derived from another source, there may be a