How To Fix EA616 - EDI: DOCTYP field in control record is invalid

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EA - IDoc Basis Messages

• Message number: 616

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

What causes this issue?

The value of field DOCTYP &v1& in the control record is invalid. This
is neither a combined IDoc type nor a basic IDoc 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 basic IDoc type or use an existing basic or combined
IDoc type.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EA616 - EDI: DOCTYP field in control record is invalid ?

  The SAP error message EA616, which states "EDI: DOCTYP field in control record is invalid," typically occurs in the context of Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) when there is an issue with the document type specified in the control record of an EDI message. This error can arise during the processing of inbound or outbound EDI messages.
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Document Type: The document type specified in the control record does not match any of the valid document types defined in the system.
  Configuration Issues: The EDI configuration may not be set up correctly, leading to mismatches between the expected document types and those being sent or received.
  Mapping Errors: If there are issues in the mapping of the EDI message to the SAP system, it can lead to incorrect document types being processed.
  Missing Entries: The document type may not be defined in the relevant EDI configuration tables (e.g., EDI message type configuration).
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Document Type: Verify that the document type specified in the control record is valid and correctly defined in the SAP system. You can do this by checking the relevant configuration settings in transaction codes like WE20 (Partner Profiles) and WE21 (Port Definition).
  
  
  Update Configuration: If the document type is not valid, you may need to update the configuration to include the correct document type. This may involve:
  
  Adding the document type to the relevant EDI message type.
  Ensuring that the document type is correctly mapped in the EDI mapping configuration.
  
  
  
  Review Mapping: If you are using a middleware (like SAP PI/PO or other EDI mapping tools), check the mapping logic to ensure that the correct document type is being sent or received.
  
  
  Test EDI Messages: After making changes, test the EDI messages to ensure that they are processed correctly without errors.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or EDI guidelines specific to your industry or business processes for additional insights on valid document types.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as WE20 (Partner Profiles), WE21 (Ports), WE30 (IDoc Types), and WE60 (IDoc Documentation) for EDI configuration.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to EDI processing and the specific error message EA616, as there may be patches or updates that address known issues.
  EDI Standards: Understand the EDI standards (like EDIFACT, ANSI X12) being used, as they define the document types and structures that should be adhered to.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the EA616 error and implement a solution to resolve it.