How To Fix MDMXFW020 - Parameter i_distmode must be 'I' (IDOC) or 'P' (Proxy)

MDMXFW020 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MDMXFW - MDC Extraction Framework

• Message number: 020

• Message text: Parameter i_distmode must be 'I' (IDOC) or 'P' (Proxy)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MDMXFW020 - Parameter i_distmode must be 'I' (IDOC) or 'P' (Proxy) ?

  The SAP error message MDMXFW020 indicates that there is an issue with the parameter i_distmode in the context of data distribution. This parameter is expected to be either 'I' for IDOC (Intermediate Document) or 'P' for Proxy, but it seems that it has been set to an invalid value.
  
  Cause:
  The error typically arises due to one of the following reasons:
  
  Incorrect Configuration: The system might be configured incorrectly, leading to an invalid value being passed for the i_distmode parameter.
  Custom Code Issues: If there is custom code or enhancements that manipulate the distribution mode, they might be setting an incorrect value.
  Data Transfer Method: The method of data transfer being used may not be compatible with the expected values for i_distmode.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Review the configuration settings related to the data distribution in your SAP system. Ensure that the settings for the distribution mode are correctly set