How To Fix TDL_FR_BAPI026 - Incorrect format of the OVERRIDEIND ('X' or ' ') field

TDL_FR_BAPI026 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: TDL_FR_BAPI - BAPI: Mass Load of Fixed Demands

• Message number: 026

• Message text: Incorrect format of the OVERRIDEIND ('X' or ' ') field

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message TDL_FR_BAPI026 - Incorrect format of the OVERRIDEIND ('X' or ' ') field ?

  The SAP error message TDL_FR_BAPI026 indicates that there is an issue with the format of the OVERRIDEIND field in a BAPI (Business Application Programming Interface) call. This field is expected to contain either 'X' (to indicate that the override is active) or a blank space (' ') to indicate that it is not active. If the value provided does not conform to this expectation, the error will be triggered.
  
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Value: The value provided for the OVERRIDEIND field is neither 'X' nor a blank space. This could be due to a typo, incorrect data mapping, or a misunderstanding of the expected input.
  Data Type Mismatch: The field may be receiving a value of a different data type (e.g., numeric or special characters).
  Program Logic Error: There may be a logic error in the program or script that is preparing the data for the BAPI call, leading to an incorrect value being assigned to