How To Fix -5301 - Serialization error for object &. Expected counter & > & in IDoc

-5301 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: -5 -

• Message number: 301

• Message text: Serialization error for object &. Expected counter & > & in IDoc

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message -5301 - Serialization error for object &. Expected counter & > & in IDoc ?

  The SAP error message -5301, "Serialization error for object &. Expected counter & > & in IDoc," typically occurs when there is an issue with the serialization of IDocs (Intermediate Documents) in SAP. This error indicates that the system expected a certain sequence or counter value for the IDoc, but the actual value does not meet the expected criteria.
  
  Cause:
  
  
  Counter Mismatch: The error usually arises when the counter for the IDoc segments does not match the expected value. Each segment of an IDoc has a counter that indicates its sequence. If the counter is lower than expected, it suggests that segments may be missing or that there is a problem with the IDoc's structure.
  
  
  IDoc Corruption: The IDoc may be corrupted or improperly formatted, leading to serialization issues.
  
  
  Concurrent Processing: If multiple processes are trying to create or modify the same IDoc simultaneously, it can lead to inconsistencies in the counter values.
  
  
  
  Configuration Issues: