How To Fix >U160 - Error in file: Data record type 2 must be followed by type 2 (item &1)

>U160 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: >U -

• Message number: 160

• Message text: Error in file: Data record type 2 must be followed by type 2 (item &1)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message >U160 - Error in file: Data record type 2 must be followed by type 2 (item &1) ?

  The SAP error message U160 indicates an issue with the structure of a data file being processed, specifically related to the record types in the file. This error typically occurs during the processing of data files in SAP, such as during the upload of data or when processing IDocs.
  
  Cause:
  The error message "Data record type 2 must be followed by type 2 (item &1)" suggests that the system is expecting a specific sequence of record types in the data file. In this case, it indicates that after a record of type 2, another record of type 2 is expected, but the actual data does not conform to this expectation. This could be due to:
  
  Incorrect File Format: The data file may not be structured correctly, with missing or extra records.
  Data Corruption: The file may have been corrupted or improperly formatted during creation or transfer.
  Improper Data Entry: There may be issues with how