How To Fix /INCMD/MSG320 - The update flag for group header can be either 'I' or 'U'

/INCMD/MSG320 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /INCMD/MSG -

• Message number: 320

• Message text: The update flag for group header can be either 'I' or 'U'

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /INCMD/MSG320 - The update flag for group header can be either 'I' or 'U' ?

  The SAP error message /INCMD/MSG320 indicates that there is an issue with the update flag for a group header in an interface or data processing scenario. The error message specifies that the update flag must be either 'I' (Insert) or 'U' (Update). This typically occurs in the context of data uploads or interface processing where the system expects a specific value for the update flag to determine how to handle the data.
  
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Update Flag Value: The update flag for the group header is set to a value other than 'I' or 'U'. This could be due to a data entry error or a misconfiguration in the data being processed.
  Data Format Issues: The data being uploaded may not conform to the expected format, leading to invalid values being interpreted for the update flag.
  Mapping Issues: If the data is being transformed or mapped from another system, there may be an issue in