How To Fix SDX205 - File &1, line &2: Segment type &3 does not exist for IDoc type

SDX205 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SDX - Mass Data Transfer Workbench Using BAPIs

• Message number: 205

• Message text: File &1, line &2: Segment type &3 does not exist for IDoc type

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SDX205 - File &1, line &2: Segment type &3 does not exist for IDoc type ?

  The SAP error message SDX205 indicates that there is an issue with an IDoc (Intermediate Document) processing, specifically that a segment type defined in the IDoc does not exist for the specified IDoc type. This can occur during the processing of IDocs in the SAP system, particularly in the context of data exchange between systems.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Segment Definition: The segment type specified in the IDoc does not exist in the IDoc type definition. This could be due to a missing or incorrectly configured segment in the IDoc type.
  Incorrect IDoc Type: The IDoc type being used may not be the correct one for the data being processed, leading to a mismatch in segment definitions.
  Custom Development: If there are custom segments or modifications made to the IDoc structure, they may not have been properly defined or activated in the system.
  Transport Issues: If the IDoc type or segment definitions were transported from one system