How To Fix S_DX_BAPI258 - IDoc type &1 was found in the file but &2 was specified

S_DX_BAPI258 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 258

• Message text: IDoc type &1 was found in the file but &2 was specified

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message S_DX_BAPI258 - IDoc type &1 was found in the file but &2 was specified ?

  The SAP error message S_DX_BAPI258 indicates a mismatch between the IDoc type found in the file and the IDoc type specified in the processing function. This typically occurs during the processing of IDocs when the system expects a certain IDoc type but encounters a different one in the data file.
  
  Cause:
  
  IDoc Type Mismatch: The IDoc type specified in the processing function does not match the IDoc type that is present in the incoming file.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration for the IDoc processing might be set up incorrectly, leading to the wrong IDoc type being specified.
  File Corruption or Format Issues: The file being processed may be corrupted or not formatted correctly, leading to the wrong IDoc type being read.
  Versioning Issues: If there are multiple versions of the IDoc type, the system might be looking for a specific version that is not present in the file.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Verify IDoc Type: Check the IDoc type specified in