How To Fix S_DX_BAPI265 - An IDoc was found in file &1 but it is not an outbound IDoc

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 265

• Message text: An IDoc was found in file &1 but it is not an outbound IDoc

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message S_DX_BAPI265 - An IDoc was found in file &1 but it is not an outbound IDoc ?

  The SAP error message S_DX_BAPI265 indicates that an IDoc (Intermediate Document) was found in a specified file, but it is not classified as an outbound IDoc. This typically occurs during the processing of IDocs in the SAP system, particularly when trying to send or process IDocs that are expected to be outbound but are not.
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect IDoc Type: The IDoc in the specified file may be of an inbound type rather than an outbound type. This can happen if the IDoc was generated or configured incorrectly.
  File Misconfiguration: The file being processed may contain IDocs that are not intended for outbound processing, or the file may have been incorrectly populated with inbound IDocs.
  IDoc Status: The IDoc may have a status that does not allow it to be processed as an outbound IDoc.
  Mapping Issues: There may be issues with the mapping of the IDoc types, leading to confusion between inbound and outbound IDocs.
  
  Solution:
  
  Verify IDoc Type: Check the IDoc type in the file to ensure it is indeed an outbound IDoc. You can do this by examining the IDoc structure and its metadata.
  Check File Content: Review the contents of the file to ensure that it contains the correct IDocs intended for outbound processing. If the file contains inbound IDocs, you will need to separate them from the outbound IDocs.
  IDoc Status Check: Use transaction WE02 or WE05 to check the status of the IDocs. Ensure that the IDocs you are trying to process are in a status that allows them to be sent outbound.
  Reconfigure IDoc Generation: If the IDocs are being generated incorrectly, review the configuration settings for IDoc generation to ensure that outbound IDocs are being created as expected.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific details on the IDoc types and their configurations.
  
  Related Information:
  
  IDoc Types: Understand the difference between inbound and outbound IDocs. Outbound IDocs are typically sent from the SAP system to an external system, while inbound IDocs are received from an external system into SAP.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as:
  
  WE02: Display IDoc
  WE05: IDoc List
  WE19: Test tool for IDocs
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address known issues or provide additional guidance on handling IDoc errors.
  IDoc Monitoring: Implement monitoring for IDocs to catch issues early in the process and ensure that outbound IDocs are being processed correctly.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and take appropriate action to resolve it.