How To Fix EDEREG_INV166 - Format or content of file is with errors

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EDEREG_INV - Error Messages for Payment Management in a Deregulated Env.

• Message number: 166

• Message text: Format or content of file is with errors

What causes this issue?

A record with an impermissible record ID was found. The required data
must conform to a certain hierarchical structure:
The first data record must be an extract header record. After that, an
invoice header, invoice document, invoice lines and transfer data must
follow, in that order.
Technical information: The error occurred in
record ID &V1&
object key &V2&

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?

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EDEREG_INV166 - Format or content of file is with errors ?

  The SAP error message EDEREG_INV166 indicates that there are issues with the format or content of a file that is being processed in the system. This error typically arises during the import or processing of electronic documents, such as invoices or other financial documents, where the data does not conform to the expected structure or content rules.
  Causes:
  
  Incorrect File Format: The file may not be in the expected format (e.g., XML, CSV) or may not adhere to the required schema.
  Data Validation Errors: The content of the file may contain invalid data, such as incorrect data types, missing mandatory fields, or values that do not meet predefined criteria.
  Encoding Issues: The file may have encoding problems (e.g., UTF-8 vs. ANSI) that lead to misinterpretation of characters.
  Field Length Exceeded: Some fields may contain data that exceeds the maximum allowed length.
  Special Characters: Presence of special characters that are not allowed or not properly escaped in the file.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check File Format: Ensure that the file is in the correct format as expected by the SAP system. Validate the file against the required schema.
  Validate Data: Review the content of the file for any data validation issues. Ensure that all mandatory fields are filled and that the data types are correct.
  Encoding Verification: Confirm that the file is saved with the correct encoding. If necessary, convert the file to the required encoding format.
  Field Length Check: Verify that the data in each field does not exceed the maximum length defined in the SAP system.
  Special Character Handling: Remove or properly escape any special characters that may cause issues during processing.
  Use SAP Tools: Utilize SAP tools or transaction codes (like WE19 for IDoc testing) to simulate the import and identify specific errors in the data.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to the error message EDEREG_INV166.
  Documentation: Refer to the SAP documentation for the specific module you are working with (e.g., SAP FI for financial documents) for guidelines on file formats and data requirements.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes that can help in troubleshooting, such as:
  
  SE11: Data Dictionary to check table structures.
  SE37: Function Module to analyze specific processing functions.
  SLG1: Application Log to view detailed error logs.
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issues causing the EDEREG_INV166 error in SAP.