How To Fix /SMB/CONT_RESTRUCT043 - Object types of source file &1 and target file &2 must be identical

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SMB/CONT_RESTRUCT -

• Message number: 043

• Message text: Object types of source file &1 and target file &2 must be identical

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SMB/CONT_RESTRUCT043 - Object types of source file &1 and target file &2 must be identical ?

  The SAP error message /SMB/CONT_RESTRUCT043 indicates that there is a mismatch between the object types of the source file and the target file during a data transfer or restructuring process. This error typically occurs in the context of SAP Business One or SAP Data Services when trying to import or export data.
  
  Cause:
  The error is caused by the following reasons:
  
  Mismatched Object Types: The source file and target file are expected to have the same object types (e.g., both should be customer records, vendor records, etc.). If one file contains customer data and the other contains vendor data, this error will occur.
  Incorrect Mapping: The mapping configuration between the source and target files may not be set up correctly, leading to a mismatch in expected object types.
  File Format Issues: The format of the source or target file may not be compatible with the expected object types.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the