How To Fix EA275 - Unknown IDoc control record type: '&'

EA275 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EA - IDoc Basis Messages

• Message number: 275

• Message text: Unknown IDoc control record type: '&'

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EA275 - Details

• The SAP error message EA275, which states "Unknown IDoc control record type: '&'", typically occurs when there is an issue with the IDoc (Intermediate Document) control record type being processed. This error indicates that the system has encountered an IDoc control record type that it does not recognize or that is not defined in the system.
  Causes:
  
  Incorrect IDoc Type: The IDoc type being used may not be defined in the system or may have been incorrectly specified.
  Custom IDoc Types: If you are using a custom IDoc type, it may not be properly registered or configured in the system.
  Data Corruption: The IDoc data may be corrupted or improperly formatted, leading to the system being unable to identify the control record type.
  Version Mismatch: There may be a mismatch between the IDoc version being sent and the version expected by the receiving system.
  
  Configuration Issues: The IDoc processing configuration may not be set up correctly,