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

SAP Error Message - Details

• 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 the configuration settings for the relevant integration scenario. Ensure that all entries are correct and that there are no typos or invalid characters.
  Update Version Information: Verify that the version of the port being used is correct and matches the expected version in the configuration. If necessary, update the version information.
  Check Logs: Look at the application logs (transaction SLG1) for more detailed error messages that may provide additional context about the issue.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to the specific version of SAP you are using for any known issues or additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues related to this error message. SAP frequently updates their knowledge base with solutions to common problems.
  Community Forums: Engage with SAP community forums or user groups where similar issues may have been discussed. Other users may have encountered the same error and can provide insights or solutions.
  SAP Support: If the issue persists and cannot be resolved through the above steps, consider reaching out to SAP Support for assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the EA861 error message in your SAP environment.