How To Fix SEO_ADT018 - Dirty Source: Wrong content type &1, expected &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SEO_ADT - Messages

• Message number: 018

• Message text: Dirty Source: Wrong content type &1, expected &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SEO_ADT018 - Dirty Source: Wrong content type &1, expected &2 ?

  The SAP error message SEO_ADT018, which states "Dirty Source: Wrong content type &1, expected &2," typically occurs in the context of the SAP Application Development Tools (ADT) when there is a mismatch between the expected content type of a source object and the actual content type being processed.
  
  Cause:
  This error can arise due to several reasons:
  
  Content Type Mismatch: The system is expecting a specific content type (e.g., ABAP, XML, etc.) but is receiving a different one. This can happen if the source code or object has been modified incorrectly or if there is a misconfiguration in the development environment.
  Corrupted or Incomplete Source: If the source code has been corrupted or is incomplete, the system may not be able to recognize it correctly.
  Version Control Issues: If the source code is being managed through a version control system, there may be conflicts or issues with the latest version being checked out.
  Development Environment Issues: