How To Fix EA825 - IDoc '&': Inconsistent data in archive '&'

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EA - IDoc Basis Messages

• Message number: 825

• Message text: IDoc '&': Inconsistent data in archive '&'

What causes this issue?

During reloading of the archived IDoc number &v1& from archive &v2&,
which was archived on &v3& from system &v4&, a data inconsistency was
found. The IDs for control records, data records and status records did
not match. Only consistent IDoc files can be reloaded.

System Response

The IDoc could not be reloaded to the database.

How to fix this error?

Please check the archive for errors.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EA825 - IDoc '&': Inconsistent data in archive '&' ?

  The SAP error message EA825 indicates that there is inconsistent data in the archive for the specified IDoc. This typically occurs when the IDoc data in the archive does not match the expected structure or content, which can lead to issues when trying to process or retrieve the IDoc.
  Cause:
  
  Data Corruption: The IDoc data may have been corrupted during archiving or retrieval.
  Inconsistent Versions: There may be a mismatch between the IDoc structure in the database and the archived version, possibly due to changes in the IDoc type or structure.
  Incomplete Archiving: The archiving process may not have completed successfully, leading to missing or incomplete data.
  Manual Changes: Manual changes to the IDoc data or archive files can lead to inconsistencies.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Archive Consistency: Use transaction code SARA to check the consistency of the archive. You can run the consistency check for the specific IDoc type.
  Re-archive the IDoc: If the IDoc is found to be inconsistent, you may need to re-archive the IDoc data. Ensure that the archiving process is completed successfully.
  Restore from Backup: If the archive is corrupted, consider restoring the IDoc from a backup if available.
  Review IDoc Structure: Check if there have been any changes to the IDoc structure or type. If changes have been made, ensure that the archived data is compatible with the current structure.
  Consult SAP Notes: Look for relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error. SAP frequently releases notes that provide solutions or workarounds for known issues.
  Contact SAP Support: If the issue persists and you cannot resolve it, consider reaching out to SAP support for assistance.
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SARA: For archiving and checking archive consistency.
  WE02: To view IDoc details and status.
  WE19: For testing IDocs.
  
  
  
  IDoc Types: Ensure that you are aware of the IDoc types involved and any recent changes that may have affected them.
  
  
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to IDocs and archiving processes for best practices and troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the EA825 error and implement a solution to resolve the inconsistency in the IDoc archive.