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

DU886 - Overview

• 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.

DU886 - Details

• 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