How To Fix AV400 - Incorrect record type: & in CPIC data buffer

AV400 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: AV - Decentral Order Control DASS

• Message number: 400

• Message text: Incorrect record type: & in CPIC data buffer

What causes this issue?

The identifier of the record transferred by the subsystem does
not correspond to the defined transfer record types.

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

System Response

The record is not updated in the HR System.

How to fix this error?

Press ENTER to continue data transfer.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message AV400 - Incorrect record type: & in CPIC data buffer ?

  The SAP error message AV400 "Incorrect record type: & in CPIC data buffer" typically indicates an issue with the communication between the SAP system and the application server. This error is related to the Common Programming Interface for Communication (CPIC), which is used for communication between SAP systems and external systems or between different SAP instances.
  
  Cause:
  
  Data Corruption: The CPIC data buffer may contain corrupted or unexpected data, leading to an incorrect record type being identified.
  Version Mismatch: There may be a mismatch in the versions of the SAP kernel or the communication protocols being used.
  Network Issues: Problems in the network layer, such as packet loss or interruptions, can lead to incomplete or corrupted data being sent or received.
  
  Configuration Issues: Incorrect configuration settings in the SAP system or the external system can lead to communication errors.
  Resource Limitations: Insufficient resources (like memory or CPU) on the application server can cause issues in processing