How To Fix >U158 - Error in file: Data record type 4 must be foll. by type 1,2, or 4 (itm&1)

>U158 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: >U -

• Message number: 158

• Message text: Error in file: Data record type 4 must be foll. by type 1,2, or 4 (itm&1)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message >U158 - Error in file: Data record type 4 must be foll. by type 1,2, or 4 (itm&1) ?

  The SAP error message U158 indicates an issue with the structure of the data records in a file being processed. Specifically, it states that a data record of type 4 must be followed by a record of type 1, 2, or another type 4. This error typically occurs during the processing of files in SAP, such as during data uploads or when importing data from external sources.
  
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect File Structure: The file being processed does not adhere to the expected structure. For example, after a record of type 4, the next record should be of type 1, 2, or another type 4, but it is not.
  Data Corruption: The file may be corrupted or improperly formatted, leading to unexpected record types appearing in the sequence.
  Misconfiguration: There may be a misconfiguration in the data import settings or the mapping of data types.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check File Format: Review the file being processed to ensure that it