How To Fix SDX208 - File &1, line &2: Segment number of type &3 is too big

SDX208 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 208

• Message text: File &1, line &2: Segment number of type &3 is too big

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SDX208 - Details

• The SAP error message SDX208 indicates that there is an issue with the segment number in a specific file, which is too large for the system to process. This error typically occurs in the context of data processing or file handling within the SAP system, particularly in the Sales and Distribution (SD) module.
  
  Cause:
  The error message SDX208 is triggered when:
  
  The segment number specified in the file exceeds the maximum allowable limit defined by the system.
  There may be an issue with the data format or structure of the file being processed.
  The file may contain corrupted data or incorrect entries that lead to an invalid segment number.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the SDX208 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check the File Format: Ensure that the file being processed adheres to the expected format and structure. Validate that all segments are correctly defined and that there are no missing or extra entries.
  
  
  Review Segment Numbers: Inspect the