How To Fix EDI_SD801 - Invalid realease type &1. It must be 1 or 2.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EDI_SD - Messages for EDI SD Integration

• Message number: 801

• Message text: Invalid realease type &1. It must be 1 or 2.

What causes this issue?

The system supports the following types of delivery schedules:
Forecast delivery schedule
Just-in-time (JIT) delivery schedule

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 EDI_SD801 - Invalid realease type &1. It must be 1 or 2. ?

  The SAP error message EDI_SD801 indicates that there is an issue with the release type specified in the EDI (Electronic Data Interchange) message. The error message states that the release type must be either '1' or '2', but the value provided is invalid.
  Cause:
  The error typically arises due to one of the following reasons:
  
  Incorrect Release Type: The release type being sent in the EDI message does not match the expected values (1 or 2). This could be due to a configuration error or a mistake in the EDI mapping.
  Mapping Issues: If the EDI mapping between the external system and SAP is not set up correctly, it may send an incorrect value for the release type.
  Data Entry Error: There may be a manual entry error in the system that generates the EDI message.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check EDI Mapping:
  
  Review the EDI mapping configuration to ensure that the release type is correctly mapped to the expected values (1 or 2).
  Ensure that the external system sending the EDI message is configured to send valid release types.
  
  
  
  Validate Input Data:
  
  Check the data being sent in the EDI message. Ensure that the release type field is populated with either '1' or '2'.
  If the data is being generated from a transaction in SAP, verify that the transaction is set up correctly and that the release type is being assigned properly.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  If you have access to the configuration settings in SAP, check the settings related to EDI and the specific document type you are working with. Ensure that the release types are defined correctly.
  
  
  
  Test with Valid Data:
  
  If possible, test the EDI message with valid release types to confirm that the issue is resolved.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or EDI guidelines for your specific implementation to understand the expected values and their meanings.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or the team responsible for EDI integration for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Release Types: In the context of sales and distribution, release types often refer to the type of order or document being processed (e.g., standard order, rush order, etc.). Understanding the business process and the significance of these release types can help in troubleshooting.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes in SAP that may help in monitoring or troubleshooting EDI messages, such as WE02 (Display EDI Document) or WE19 (Test EDI).
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the EDI_SD801 error in your SAP system.