How To Fix SDX211 - File &1, line &2: Parent segment no. &3 is missing in PSGNUM field

SDX211 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 211

• Message text: File &1, line &2: Parent segment no. &3 is missing in PSGNUM field

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SDX211 - File &1, line &2: Parent segment no. &3 is missing in PSGNUM field ?

  The SAP error message SDX211 indicates that there is an issue with the structure of a data file being processed, specifically related to the Parent Segment Number (PSGNUM) field. This error typically arises in the context of data processing or integration scenarios, such as when working with IDocs, EDI, or other data interchange formats.
  
  Cause:
  The error message "Parent segment no. &3 is missing in PSGNUM field" suggests that the system is expecting a parent segment number for a particular segment, but it cannot find it. This can occur due to several reasons:
  
  
  Data Structure Issues: The data being processed may not adhere to the expected hierarchical structure. For example, a child segment is defined without a corresponding parent segment.
  
  
  File Corruption: The file being processed may be corrupted or improperly formatted, leading to missing or misaligned segment numbers.
  
  
  Configuration Errors: There may be configuration issues in the system that define how segments are structured