How To Fix ED003 - Correct the line number; & is not valid

ED003 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ED - ABAP/4 Editor messages

• Message number: 003

• Message text: Correct the line number; & is not valid

What causes this issue?

The editor was called in such a way that it expects a source text with
line numbers. When importing the source text, invalid line numbers
(non-numeric values) were found.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Please check the source text to be imported or change the call up of
the editor.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ED003 - Correct the line number; & is not valid ?

  The SAP error message ED003, which states "Correct the line number; & is not valid," typically occurs in the context of data entry or processing in SAP, particularly when dealing with IDoc processing or data transfer scenarios. This error indicates that there is an issue with the line number specified in the IDoc or data record, which is either incorrect or does not exist.
  
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Line Number: The line number referenced in the IDoc or data record does not correspond to any existing line in the document or data structure.
  Data Format Issues: The data being processed may not conform to the expected format, leading to misinterpretation of line numbers.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the IDoc or data processing that are not set up correctly, leading to invalid references.
  Data Corruption: The data being processed may be corrupted or incomplete, causing the system to reference a non-existent line.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Line Numbers: