How To Fix EL422 - Error in segment number &1

EL422 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EL - IS-U meter reading data processing

• Message number: 422

• Message text: Error in segment number &1

What causes this issue?

An error occurred while uploading meter reading results via the IDoc of
type ISU_MR_UPLOAD or the BAPI MeterReadingDocument.Upload.

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

System Response

How to fix this error?

The error message can be found in the next message.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EL422 - Error in segment number &1 ?

  The SAP error message EL422, which states "Error in segment number &1," typically occurs in the context of Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) or when processing IDocs (Intermediate Documents). This error indicates that there is an issue with a specific segment in the data being processed, which could be due to various reasons such as incorrect data formatting, missing mandatory fields, or issues with the mapping of data.
  Causes:
  
  Incorrect Segment Structure: The segment may not conform to the expected structure defined in the IDoc type or EDI standard.
  Missing Mandatory Fields: Required fields within the segment may be missing or not populated correctly.
  Data Type Mismatch: The data provided in the segment may not match the expected data type (e.g., numeric fields containing alphabetic characters).
  Mapping Issues: If the data is being transformed or mapped from one format to another, there may be errors in the mapping logic.
  
  Configuration Issues: Incorrect configuration in the EDI/IDoc settings