How To Fix EA861 - Invalid name '&' in status record & for version of port '&'

EA861 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EA - IDoc Basis Messages

• Message number: 861

• Message text: Invalid name '&' in status record & for version of port '&'

What causes this issue?

Error determined when importing status record &v2& for an
<DS:GLOS.IDoc>IDoc</> from file &v4&. The table name &v1& is invalid
for port version &v3&.

System Response

Status file not processed.

How to fix this error?

Check the following possible causes: The table names in status
record &v2& of file &v4& in field 'TABNAM'. The port version of port
&v3&. The following table names are binding on the various port
versions:
Port version 1 (IDoc record type SAP Release 2.0/2.1): EDI_DS
Port version 2 (IDoc record type SAP Release 3.0/3.1): EDI_DS
Port version 3 (IDoc record type SAP Release 4.0): EDI_DS40
EDI_DS40_U is binding for version 3, if 'Unicode Format' is specified in
the port configuration.
Check the port configuration:

<DS:TRAN.WE21>Port definition</>
ENDIF

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EA861 - Invalid name '&' in status record & for version of port '&' ?

  The SAP error message EA861 indicates that there is an invalid name in a status record for a specific version of a port. This error typically arises in the context of SAP PI/PO (Process Integration/Process Orchestration) or when dealing with integration scenarios.
  
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Characters: The error message suggests that there is an invalid character (in this case, the ampersand '&') in the name of a status record. SAP has specific naming conventions, and certain characters are not allowed.
  
  Configuration Issues: The error may also occur due to misconfiguration in the integration settings or incorrect entries in the relevant configuration tables.
  Version Mismatch: The error may indicate that the version of the port being referenced does not match the expected version, leading to inconsistencies.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Naming Conventions: Review the names of the status records and ensure that they adhere to SAP's naming conventions. Remove or replace any invalid characters, such as '&'.
  Review Configuration: Go through