How To Fix E0116 - EDI: Inconsistency in fields of the control record

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: E0 - SAP EDI messages

• Message number: 116

• Message text: EDI: Inconsistency in fields of the control record

What causes this issue?

The values for the Intermediate Document type, basic IDoc type, and
extension type have not been stored as a combination in table EDIDO.
The following values are entered in the control record:
IDoc type: &v1&
Basic IDoc type: &v2&
Extension type: &v3&

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 contact your system administration.
The data cannot be stored in an Intermediate Document until this
inconsistency has been removed.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message E0116 - EDI: Inconsistency in fields of the control record ?

  The SAP error message E0116, which states "EDI: Inconsistency in fields of the control record," typically occurs in the context of Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) processes. This error indicates that there is a mismatch or inconsistency in the control record fields of the EDI message being processed. Here are some common causes, solutions, and related information for this error:
  Causes:
  
  Incorrect Control Record Data: The control record may contain incorrect or incomplete data, such as missing mandatory fields or incorrect values.
  Field Length Issues: The data in the control record may exceed the defined length for certain fields, leading to inconsistencies.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the EDI settings, such as incorrect mapping or settings in the partner profiles.
  Version Mismatch: The EDI message version being used may not be compatible with the expected version in the SAP system.
  Data Format Issues: The format of the data being sent may not conform to