How To Fix EA610 - EDI: Field DOCNUM in data record is invalid

EA610 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EA - IDoc Basis Messages

• Message number: 610

• Message text: EDI: Field DOCNUM in data record is invalid

What causes this issue?

An error was identified in a data record while adding an
<DS:GLOS.IDoc>IDoc</>.
Field DOCNUM contains the value &v1&, which is not permitted.
The incorrect value appeared first in segment &v2&.

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 inform your system administrator.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EA610 - EDI: Field DOCNUM in data record is invalid ?

  The SAP error message EA610, which states "EDI: Field DOCNUM in data record is invalid," typically occurs in the context of Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) when the system encounters an issue with the document number (DOCNUM) in the incoming EDI message. This error can arise due to various reasons, and understanding the cause and potential solutions is essential for resolving it.
  Causes of EA610 Error
  
  
  Invalid Document Number Format: The document number may not conform to the expected format defined in the EDI configuration. This could include incorrect length, invalid characters, or a format that does not match the expected pattern.
  
  
  Missing Document Number: The document number field may be empty or not populated in the incoming EDI message.
  
  
  Non-Existent Document: The document number provided in the EDI message may refer to a document that does not exist in the SAP system.
  
  
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the EDI configuration settings in SAP,