How To Fix KEBAPI241 - Error during data conversion: record &1 was anticipated but &2 was read

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KEBAPI - Messages for BAPIs

• Message number: 241

• Message text: Error during data conversion: record &1 was anticipated but &2 was read

What causes this issue?

As the transferred data was being converted from the flat structure
BAPI_COPA_DATA into the internal structure, the system detected some
inconsistencies. The field RECORD_ID (record number) did not contain
the anticipated value.

System Response

No data records were written to the database.

How to fix this error?

Check whether the fields you have entered in the field list correspond
exactly to those in the flat structure BAPI_COPA_DATA.

Procedure for System Administrators

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

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KEBAPI241 - Error during data conversion: record &1 was anticipated but &2 was read ?

  The SAP error message KEBAPI241 indicates that there is a discrepancy during data conversion in the context of a batch input or data transfer process. Specifically, it means that the system expected to read a certain record (indicated by &1) but instead read a different record (indicated by &2). This can occur in various scenarios, such as during the processing of batch input sessions, BAPIs, or data uploads.
  Causes:
  
  Data Mismatch: The data being processed does not match the expected format or structure. This could be due to incorrect data preparation or transformation.
  Incorrect Mapping: The mapping of fields between the source data and the target structure may be incorrect, leading to unexpected records being read.
  Sequence Issues: The records may not be in the expected sequence, causing the system to read a different record than anticipated.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the system that are not aligned with the data being