How To Fix DU885 - Sender field &2 is inconsistent in sender structure &1


DU885 - Overview

  • Message type: E = Error

  • Message class: DU - Data transfer to SAP-EIS

  • Message number: 885

  • Message text: Sender field &2 is inconsistent in sender structure &1

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  • What causes this issue?

    The sender structure maintained in Release 3.0/3.1 in EC-EIS is
    inconsistent.

    System Response

    To enable conversion to 4.0 structures to continue, the spaces in the
    sender field names are replaced by underscores (_).

    How to fix this error?

    You should check the sender structure and the corresponding transfer
    rules.

    Procedure for System Administrators

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


    Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.


DU885 - Details

  • The SAP error message DU885 indicates that there is an inconsistency in the sender structure for a specific field in a data transfer process. This error typically arises in the context of data transfer processes such as IDocs, BAPIs, or other data exchange mechanisms where the sender structure does not match the expected format or data type.
    
    Cause: Field Mismatch: The field specified in the error message (&2) does not match the expected data type or length defined in the sender structure (&1).
    Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the data transfer setup, such as incorrect mapping or transformation rules. Data Quality Issues: The data being sent may contain invalid or unexpected values that do not conform to the expected format. Version Mismatch: If there are different versions of the data structures being used, this can lead to inconsistencies.
    Solution: Check Field Definitions: Verify the definitions of the sender structure and ensure that the field

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