How To Fix /MVA/AMVRA_IMPEXPORT017 - Unknown record type: &1

/MVA/AMVRA_IMPEXPORT017 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /MVA/AMVRA_IMPEXPORT -

• Message number: 017

• Message text: Unknown record type: &1

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/MVA/AMVRA_IMPEXPORT017 - Details

• The SAP error message /MVA/AMVRA_IMPEXPORT017 Unknown record type: &1 typically occurs in the context of the SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) module, particularly when dealing with data import/export processes. This error indicates that the system has encountered a record type in the import/export file that it does not recognize or cannot process.
  
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect File Format: The file being imported may not conform to the expected format or structure defined by the system.
  Unsupported Record Type: The record type specified in the file may not be defined in the system or may not be supported for the operation being performed.
  Version Mismatch: The version of the file being imported may not match the version expected by the system.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the system that do not align with the data being imported.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check File Format: Ensure that the file being imported adheres to the required format. Review the documentation for