How To Fix B1609 - Local error in R/2, error code returned: &

B1609 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: B1 - ALE group messages

• Message number: 609

• Message text: Local error in R/2, error code returned: &

What causes this issue?

The R/2 system received the IDoc, but an error occurred during
subsequent processing. The error code returned was &v1&.

How to fix this error?

More information can be found in the EDI log in the R/2 system.
It is not necessary to re-send this IDoc.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message B1609 - Local error in R/2, error code returned: & ?

  The SAP error message B1609, which indicates a "Local error in R/2, error code returned: &", typically arises in the context of communication issues between SAP R/3 and R/2 systems. This error can occur due to various reasons, including network problems, configuration issues, or inconsistencies in the data being processed.
  Causes:
  
  Network Issues: Problems with the network connection between the R/3 and R/2 systems can lead to communication failures.
  Configuration Errors: Incorrect settings in the RFC (Remote Function Call) destination or in the logical system configuration can cause this error.
  Data Inconsistencies: If the data being sent from R/3 to R/2 is not in the expected format or contains invalid entries, it can trigger this error.
  System Load: High load on the R/2 system may lead to timeouts or other local errors.
  Version Compatibility: Incompatibility between the versions of R/3 and R/2 can also lead to communication issues.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Network Connectivity: Ensure that the network connection between