Message type: E = Error
Message class: EA - IDoc Basis Messages
Message number: 724
Message text: The character string & is not the start tag of a segment field.
The character string '&v1&' is not a begin tag for a
<DS:GLOS.3526B5A5AFAB52B9E10000009B38F974>segment</> field.
The file cannot be processed.
Correct file &v2&.
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EA724
- The character string & is not the start tag of a segment field. ?The SAP error message EA724, which states "The character string & is not the start tag of a segment field," typically occurs in the context of IDoc processing or when dealing with EDI (Electronic Data Interchange) messages. This error indicates that the system encountered an unexpected character or string when it was expecting a valid start tag for a segment field in the IDoc or EDI message structure.
Cause: Malformed IDoc/EDI Message: The IDoc or EDI message being processed may be incorrectly formatted. This could be due to missing or extra characters, incorrect delimiters, or other structural issues. Data Corruption: The data being sent or received may have been corrupted during transmission, leading to invalid characters being present.
Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the IDoc types or message types in SAP, leading to mismatches between expected and actual data formats. Custom Code: If there is custom code involved in processing
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