How To Fix DU886 - Sender field &2 is inconsistent in sender structure &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 886

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

What causes this issue?

The sender field in the EC-EIS sender structure is longer than 255
characters.

System Response

The sender field length is set at 255 characters.

How to fix this error?

The sender structure and the transfer rules should be checked.

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.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message DU886 - Sender field &2 is inconsistent in sender structure &1 ?

  The SAP error message DU886 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 those involving IDocs, BAPIs, or other data interfaces where sender and receiver structures must match.
  Cause:
  
  Inconsistent Data Structure: The sender structure defined in the data transfer process does not match the expected structure in the receiving system. This could be due to changes in the data model, such as adding or removing fields.
  Configuration Issues: Incorrect configuration in the data transfer settings or mapping can lead to mismatches between the sender and receiver structures.
  Data Type Mismatches: The data types of the fields in the sender structure may not align with those in the receiver structure, leading to inconsistencies.
  Missing Fields: Required fields in the sender structure may be missing or not populated correctly.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Sender Structure: Review the sender structure (identified as &1 in the error message) to ensure that all fields are correctly defined and populated.
  Verify Field Mapping: Ensure that the field mapping between the sender and receiver structures is correctly configured. This may involve checking the transformation rules or mapping logic.
  Update Data Model: If there have been recent changes to the data model, ensure that both the sender and receiver structures are updated accordingly.
  Data Type Validation: Validate that the data types of the fields in the sender structure match those expected by the receiver structure.
  Testing: Perform tests with sample data to ensure that the data transfer process works as expected without inconsistencies.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to the specific data transfer process you are working with for additional guidance.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like WE02 (for IDoc monitoring) or SE11 (for data dictionary) to investigate the structures involved.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address known issues or provide patches related to this error.
  Debugging: If necessary, you can debug the data transfer process to identify where the inconsistency is occurring.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the inconsistency causing the DU886 error message in your SAP system.