How To Fix S_DX_BAPI266 - The file contains an IDoc of type &1 but it does not belong to the task

S_DX_BAPI266 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 266

• Message text: The file contains an IDoc of type &1 but it does not belong to the task

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message S_DX_BAPI266 - The file contains an IDoc of type &1 but it does not belong to the task ?

  The SAP error message S_DX_BAPI266 indicates that there is an issue with the IDoc (Intermediate Document) being processed. Specifically, the error states that the IDoc type does not belong to the task that is currently being executed. This can occur in various scenarios, particularly when dealing with data transfer or integration processes.
  
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect IDoc Type: The IDoc being processed does not match the expected IDoc type for the task. This can happen if the wrong IDoc is being sent or if there is a mismatch in the configuration.
  
  Configuration Issues: The system may not be properly configured to handle the specific IDoc type for the task being executed.
  Data Mapping Errors: There may be issues with how the data is being mapped or transformed before it is sent as an IDoc.
  Version Mismatch: The IDoc version being used may not be compatible with the version expected by the receiving system or task.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Verify IDoc Type: