How To Fix EA808 - IDoc data read contains errors

EA808 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EA - IDoc Basis Messages

• Message number: 808

• Message text: IDoc data read contains errors

What causes this issue?

Archived IDoc data was decompressed. It was then determined that the
archived data is available in a format which cannot be processed.

System Response

Processing cannot be continued.

How to fix this error?

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EA808 - IDoc data read contains errors ?

  The SAP error message EA808 indicates that there are issues with the IDoc (Intermediate Document) data being processed. This error typically arises when the data in the IDoc does not conform to the expected format or contains invalid values. Here’s a breakdown of the cause, potential solutions, and related information for this error:
  Causes of EA808 Error
  
  
  Data Format Issues: The data in the IDoc may not match the expected format defined in the IDoc type or segment. This can include incorrect data types, lengths, or structures.
  
  
  Mandatory Fields Missing: Required fields in the IDoc may be missing or not populated correctly.
  
  
  Invalid Values: The values provided in the IDoc may not be valid according to the business rules or data validation checks in SAP.
  
  
  Mapping Errors: If you are using a middleware or mapping tool, there may be errors in the mapping configuration that lead to incorrect data being sent in the IDoc.
  
  
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