How To Fix /SAPCEM/BAPI021 - UPDKZ in table ITEMDATAX incorrect in line &

/SAPCEM/BAPI021 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPCEM/BAPI -

• Message number: 021

• Message text: UPDKZ in table ITEMDATAX incorrect in line &

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/SAPCEM/BAPI021 - Details

• The SAP error message /SAPCEM/BAPI021 UPDKZ in table ITEMDATAX incorrect in line & typically occurs when there is an issue with the data being passed to a BAPI (Business Application Programming Interface) related to item data in a transaction. This error is often associated with the use of the BAPI for creating or updating documents, such as sales orders, purchase orders, or other transactional data.
  
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Update Indicator (UPDKZ): The error indicates that the update indicator (UPDKZ) in the ITEMDATAX table is not valid. The UPDKZ field is used to specify the type of operation (e.g., create, update, delete) that should be performed on the item data.
  Incorrect Data Structure: The structure of the data being passed to the BAPI may not match the expected format. This could include missing mandatory fields or incorrect data types.
  Line Number Reference: The error message specifies a line number (&) which indicates the specific entry in