How To Fix EA615 - EDI: CIMTYP field in control record is invalid

EA615 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EA - IDoc Basis Messages

• Message number: 615

• Message text: EDI: CIMTYP field in control record is invalid

What causes this issue?

The value of field CIMTYP &v1& in the control record is invalid. This
is not a valid extension type.

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 create this extension type or use an existing extension type.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EA615 - EDI: CIMTYP field in control record is invalid ?

  The SAP error message EA615, which states "EDI: CIMTYP field in control record is invalid," typically occurs in the context of Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) processes. This error indicates that the CIMTYP (Communication Type) field in the control record of the EDI message is not valid or recognized by the system.
  
  Cause:
  
  Invalid CIMTYP Value: The value in the CIMTYP field does not match any of the expected or defined communication types in the system.
  
  Configuration Issues: The EDI configuration may not be set up correctly, leading to the system not recognizing the CIMTYP value.
  Data Entry Errors: There may be a typo or incorrect data entry in the EDI message that is being processed.
  Version Mismatch: The EDI message version being used may not be compatible with the expected version in the SAP system.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check CIMTYP Value: Verify the value in the CIMTYP field of the control record. Ensure it matches one of the valid