How To Fix EA724 - The character string & is not the start tag of a segment field.

EA724 - Overview

• 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.

What causes this issue?

The character string '&v1&' is not a begin tag for a
<DS:GLOS.3526B5A5AFAB52B9E10000009B38F974>segment</> field.

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 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