How To Fix EDOCUMENT_IN_EINV056 - 'stcd'(State Code) & is not valid under node 'ShipDtls'

EDOCUMENT_IN_EINV056 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EDOCUMENT_IN_EINV - eDocument Inda eInvoice

• Message number: 056

• Message text: 'stcd'(State Code) & is not valid under node 'ShipDtls'

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EDOCUMENT_IN_EINV056 - Details

• The SAP error message EDOCUMENT_IN_EINV056 indicates that there is an issue with the state code (stcd) provided in the electronic invoice (e-invoice) under the node 'ShipDtls' (Shipping Details). This error typically arises when the state code does not conform to the expected format or is not recognized by the system.
  
  Cause:
  
  Invalid State Code: The state code provided may not be valid or recognized in the context of the e-invoice. This could be due to a typo, outdated code, or a code that is not configured in the system.
  
  Configuration Issues: The state codes may not be properly configured in the SAP system, leading to mismatches between the provided codes and the expected codes.
  Data Mapping Issues: If the data is being pulled from an external system, there may be mapping issues where the state codes do not align with the codes expected by SAP.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Verify State Code: Check the state code being used in