How To Fix IDOC_ADAPTER205 - IDoc XML data record: In segment &1 attribute &3 occurred instead of &2

IDOC_ADAPTER205 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: IDOC_ADAPTER - Messages for the IDoc Adapter

• Message number: 205

• Message text: IDoc XML data record: In segment &1 attribute &3 occurred instead of &2

What causes this issue?

IDoc XML data record: In segment & instead of the attribute &, the
attribute & occurred.

System Response

The XML format does not correspond to the schema of the XML IDoc.

How to fix this error?

Check whether the XML format corresponds to a schema of an XML IDoc in
the Integration Repository.
Use transaction WE60 in an SAP system to also look at the DTD belonging
to an IDoc type.

Procedure for System Administrators

Contact your system administrator.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

IDOC_ADAPTER205 - Details

• The SAP error message IDOC_ADAPTER205 typically indicates an issue with the structure of an IDoc (Intermediate Document) being processed. This error occurs when the XML data record of the IDoc contains an attribute that is not expected in the specified segment. The message format is as follows:
  IDOC_ADAPTER205 IDoc XML data record: In segment &1 attribute &3 occurred instead of &2
  
  Cause:
  
  Schema Mismatch: The IDoc structure defined in the SAP system does not match the XML structure being sent or received. This can happen if the IDoc type has been modified or if the XML data is generated incorrectly.
  Incorrect Mapping: If there is a mapping issue between the source system and the target system, it can lead to attributes being incorrectly placed or named.
  Versioning Issues: Different versions of IDoc types or changes in the IDoc structure can lead to discrepancies in expected attributes.
  Data Quality Issues: The data being sent may not conform