How To Fix 57311 - Regenerate Interface Format &1.

57311 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 57 - Component 709: Interface to external payroll system

• Message number: 311

• Message text: Regenerate Interface Format &1.

What causes this issue?

<AB><NP><ZH>The generated export program does not have the most recent
status, please generate </></></><AB><NP><ZH>the interface format
<(>&<)>1 in the Interface Toolbox (Transaction PU12).</></></>

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 57311 - Regenerate Interface Format &1. ?

  The SAP error message "57311 Regenerate Interface Format &1" typically occurs in the context of SAP's IDoc (Intermediate Document) processing or when dealing with interface formats in the system. This error indicates that there is an issue with the interface format that needs to be regenerated.
  
  Cause:
  
  Changes in Data Structure: The underlying data structure of the IDoc or interface format has changed, but the corresponding interface format has not been updated.
  Missing or Inconsistent Metadata: The metadata for the interface format may be missing or inconsistent, leading to errors when trying to process data.
  Transport Issues: If the interface format was transported from one system to another, it may not have been properly activated or may be out of sync with the data structure.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Regenerate the Interface Format:
  
  Go to the transaction code WE30 (for IDoc types) or WE31 (for message types).
  Locate the relevant interface format (IDoc type or message type) that is causing the