How To Fix EA719 - The control record must begin with instead of &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EA - IDoc Basis Messages

• Message number: 719

• Message text: The control record must begin with instead of &

What causes this issue?

The tag '<EDI_DC40 segment="1">' must be at the start of a
<DS:GLOS.3526B586AFAB52B9E10000009B38F974>control record</> in XML
format, otherwise string '&v1&' would be found.

System Response

The file cannot be processed.

How to fix this error?

Correct file &v2&.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EA719 - The control record must begin with instead of & ?

  The SAP error message EA719 indicates that there is an issue with the structure of the EDI (Electronic Data Interchange) message being processed. Specifically, the error states that the control record must begin with the <EDI_DC40> segment, but it is currently starting with an incorrect character or segment.
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect EDI Message Format: The EDI message being sent or received does not conform to the expected format. The control record, which is essential for identifying the message type and its processing, is not starting with the required <EDI_DC40> segment.
  Data Corruption: The EDI message may have been corrupted during transmission or processing, leading to an incorrect starting segment.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the EDI subsystem in SAP, which could lead to improper parsing of incoming messages.
  Custom Development: If there are custom developments or modifications in the EDI processing logic, they might not be handling the message format correctly.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check the EDI Message: Review the EDI message being processed to ensure that it starts with the <EDI_DC40> segment. If it does not, you will need to correct the source of the message to ensure it is formatted correctly.
  Validate EDI Mapping: If you are using an EDI mapping tool (like SAP PI/PO), ensure that the mapping is correctly configured to generate the required control record.
  Review Transmission Logs: Check the logs for any errors or warnings during the transmission of the EDI message. This can help identify if there were any issues during the sending or receiving of the message.
  Test with Sample Data: If possible, test the EDI processing with known good sample data that adheres to the expected format to see if the issue persists.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or EDI specifications relevant to the message type you are working with to ensure compliance with the expected structure.
  Contact Support: If the issue persists and you cannot identify the cause, consider reaching out to SAP support or your EDI service provider for assistance.
  
  Related Information:
  
  EDI_DC40 Segment: This segment is a control record that contains metadata about the EDI message, such as the message type, sender, receiver, and other relevant information.
  SAP EDI Configuration: Ensure that your SAP system is properly configured for EDI processing, including partner profiles, message types, and communication settings.
  Error Handling: Implement error handling and logging mechanisms to capture and analyze EDI errors for future troubleshooting.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue causing the EA719 error message in your SAP system.