How To Fix S_DX_BAPI255 - Different IDoc types &1 and &2 were found in the file

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: S_DX_BAPI - Messages for MDTB Workbench (Mass Data Transfer Using BAPIs)

• Message number: 255

• Message text: Different IDoc types &1 and &2 were found in the file

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message S_DX_BAPI255 - Different IDoc types &1 and &2 were found in the file ?

  The SAP error message S_DX_BAPI255 indicates that there is a mismatch between the IDoc types found in the file being processed. Specifically, the error message states that different IDoc types (&1 and &2) were detected in the same file, which is not allowed.
  Cause:
  This error typically occurs when:
  
  The file being processed contains multiple IDoc types, which is not supported in the context of the operation being performed.
  The file may have been incorrectly formatted or generated, leading to the inclusion of different IDoc types.
  There may be a configuration issue in the system that is causing it to misinterpret the IDoc types.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check the File Content:
  
  Open the file that is being processed and verify the IDoc types present. Ensure that all IDocs in the file are of the same type.
  
  
  
  Separate IDoc Types:
  
  If the file contains multiple IDoc types, separate them into different files, each containing only one IDoc type. This will ensure that the processing function can handle them correctly.
  
  
  
  Review IDoc Generation:
  
  If the file was generated by a program or process, review that process to ensure it is correctly generating files with a single IDoc type.
  
  
  
  Configuration Check:
  
  Check the configuration settings in your SAP system related to IDoc processing. Ensure that there are no settings that might be causing the system to expect multiple IDoc types in a single file.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the file processing again to ensure that the error does not reoccur.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  IDoc Types: IDocs (Intermediate Documents) are used in SAP for data interchange between SAP systems and external systems. Each IDoc has a specific type that defines its structure and the data it carries.
  IDoc Processing: When processing IDocs, SAP expects a consistent format. Mixing different IDoc types in a single file can lead to confusion and errors during processing.
  Transaction Codes: You can use transaction codes like WE02 (Display IDoc) and WE19 (Test IDoc) to analyze and test IDocs in your SAP system.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the S_DX_BAPI255 error and ensure that your IDoc processing works smoothly.