How To Fix S_DX_BAPI256 - Wrong program type &1 for transferring data using BAPIs

S_DX_BAPI256 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 256

• Message text: Wrong program type &1 for transferring data using BAPIs

What causes this issue?

Only the program type 'BAPI' can be used to transfer data using BAPIs.
Here the program type &v1& has been transferred.

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 S_DX_BAPI256 - Wrong program type &1 for transferring data using BAPIs ?

  The SAP error message S_DX_BAPI256 indicates that there is a problem with the program type being used for transferring data via BAPIs (Business Application Programming Interfaces). The error message typically states that the program type specified is incorrect or not supported for the operation you are trying to perform.
  
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Program Type: The program type specified in the BAPI call does not match the expected type. This could happen if the BAPI is designed to work with a specific type of program (e.g., a report or a transaction) and the caller is using a different type.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the BAPI or the related function modules that are causing the mismatch.
  Data Transfer Method: The method of data transfer being used may not be compatible with the BAPI being called.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Program Type: Verify the program type you are using in your BAPI call. Ensure that it matches the