How To Fix S_DX_BAPI269 - Navigation by '..' for relative path is not supported for &1

S_DX_BAPI269 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 269

• Message text: Navigation by '..' for relative path is not supported for &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message S_DX_BAPI269 - Navigation by '..' for relative path is not supported for &1 ?

  The SAP error message S_DX_BAPI269 indicates that there is an issue with navigation using relative paths in a BAPI (Business Application Programming Interface) call. The message specifically states that navigation by .. for relative paths is not supported for the specified object or entity (&1).
  
  Cause:
  This error typically occurs when:
  
  Incorrect Path Specification: The code is trying to navigate to a parent directory or a relative path using .., which is not allowed in the context of the BAPI being used.
  Improper Use of BAPI: The BAPI may not support the type of navigation being attempted, possibly due to restrictions in the data model or the way the BAPI is designed.
  Data Structure Issues: The data structure being passed to the BAPI may not be correctly defined, leading to an attempt to access a non-existent or invalid path.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, consider the following steps:
  
  
  Check Path Usage: Review the code where the BAPI is