How To Fix EA842 - IDoc number '&' is not suitable for current number level

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EA - IDoc Basis Messages

• Message number: 842

• Message text: IDoc number '&' is not suitable for current number level

What causes this issue?

IDoc number &v1& should have been reloaded from an archive. The current
status of number range &v2& is &v3&.

System Response

The Idoc was not reloaded because reloading could have led to conflicts
during future processing.

How to fix this error?

Please check if you really want to reload this IDoc into the current
system.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EA842 - IDoc number '&' is not suitable for current number level ?

  The SAP error message EA842 indicates that the IDoc number specified is not suitable for the current number level. This typically occurs when there is a mismatch between the expected IDoc structure and the actual IDoc being processed. Here are the potential causes, solutions, and related information for this error:
  Causes:
  
  IDoc Structure Mismatch: The IDoc being processed does not match the expected structure for the current processing level. This can happen if the IDoc type or version has changed.
  Incorrect IDoc Number: The IDoc number specified may not exist or may not be valid for the current processing context.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the IDoc processing settings, such as incorrect message types or partner profiles.
  Data Corruption: The IDoc data may be corrupted or incomplete, leading to processing errors.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check IDoc Structure: Verify that the IDoc structure matches the expected format for the current processing level. You can do this by