How To Fix IDCFMHU253 - HEADER type expected as first record

IDCFMHU253 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: IDCFMHU - Localization for Hungary

• Message number: 253

• Message text: HEADER type expected as first record

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IDCFMHU253 - Details

• The SAP error message IDCFMHU253, which states "HEADER type expected as first record," typically occurs in the context of data uploads or processing in SAP, particularly when dealing with IDoc (Intermediate Document) processing or file uploads. This error indicates that the system expected a header record as the first entry in the data being processed, but it did not find one.
  
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect File Format: The file being uploaded or processed does not start with the required header record. The header record is essential as it contains metadata about the data that follows.
  Data Structure Issues: The structure of the data being sent does not conform to the expected format defined in the IDoc or data structure.
  Missing or Corrupted Data: The data file may be incomplete or corrupted, leading to the absence of the expected header record.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the IDoc type or message type that are causing