How To Fix EDATEX220 - You cannot import the data for the task because of its direction

EDATEX220 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EDATEX - Messages for Data Exchange Processes

• Message number: 220

• Message text: You cannot import the data for the task because of its direction

What causes this issue?

You attempted to re-import data for the following DATEX task:
Point of delivery:,,&v1&
Process:,,&v2&
Status:,,,,&v3&
Due date:,,&v4&

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

You can only re-import DATEX tasks that have a process with the
direction <ls>Data Import from Other Systems</>.

System Response

INCLUDE ISU_VERARB OBJECT DOKU ID TX

How to fix this error?

INCLUDE ISU_KORR OBJECT DOKU ID TX

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EDATEX220 - You cannot import the data for the task because of its direction ?

  The SAP error message EDATEX220 indicates that there is an issue with the direction of the data import task. This error typically arises in the context of data exchange processes, particularly when dealing with Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) or similar data import/export tasks.
  
  Cause:
  The error message "You cannot import the data for the task because of its direction" usually occurs due to one of the following reasons:
  
  
  Direction Mismatch: The task you are trying to execute is set up for a specific direction (e.g., outbound or inbound), and the data you are attempting to import does not match this direction. For example, if the task is configured for outbound data transfer but you are trying to import inbound data, this error will occur.
  
  
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be a misconfiguration in the settings of the data import task, such as incorrect parameters or settings that do not align with the expected data direction.
  
  
  Data