How To Fix SDX213 - File &1, line &2: Different parent segment numbers

SDX213 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 213

• Message text: File &1, line &2: Different parent segment numbers

What causes this issue?

File &v1&, item &v2&: different parent segment numbers.
In child segement; Field PSGNUM: &v3&
In parent segment; Field SEGNUM: &v4&

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SDX213 - File &1, line &2: Different parent segment numbers ?

  The SAP error message SDX213, which states "File &1, line &2: Different parent segment numbers," typically occurs in the context of data processing or file handling within the SAP system, particularly when dealing with IDoc (Intermediate Document) processing or similar data interchange formats.
  
  Cause:
  The error indicates that there is a mismatch in the parent segment numbers in the data file being processed. This can happen due to several reasons:
  
  Malformed Data: The data file may be incorrectly formatted, leading to inconsistencies in the segment hierarchy.
  Incorrect Mapping: If the data being imported or processed does not match the expected structure defined in the IDoc or data model, it can lead to this error.
  Corrupted File: The file being processed may be corrupted or incomplete, causing discrepancies in the segment numbers.
  Multiple Parent Segments: The presence of multiple parent segments where only one is expected can trigger this error.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the SDX213 error, you can take