How To Fix E0051 - EDI: Field & in control record with value '&' is invalid

E0051 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: E0 - SAP EDI messages

• Message number: 051

• Message text: EDI: Field & in control record with value '&' is invalid

What causes this issue?

When an <DS:GlOS.IDoc>IDoc</> was created, an error was identified in
the control record. The value &v2& in the field &v1& is invalid.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Please check the control record of the IDoc.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message E0051 - EDI: Field & in control record with value '&' is invalid ?

  The SAP error message E0051, which states "EDI: Field & in control record with value '&' is invalid," typically occurs in the context of Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) processing. This error indicates that there is an issue with the control record of the EDI message, specifically that one of the fields contains an invalid value.
  
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Field Value: The field in the control record may contain a value that does not conform to the expected format or range defined in the EDI specifications.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be a misconfiguration in the EDI settings or mapping that leads to incorrect values being populated in the control record.
  Data Quality Issues: The data being sent or received may have inconsistencies or errors that lead to invalid values.
  Version Mismatch: The EDI version being used may not match the expected version for the transaction set, leading to discrepancies in field definitions.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Control Record: Review the control