How To Fix FI842 - Invalid record structure

FI842 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FI - TR-FM Funds Management

• Message number: 842

• Message text: Invalid record structure

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FI842 - Details

• The SAP error message FI842 "Invalid record structure" typically occurs in the context of financial accounting, particularly when dealing with data uploads or interfaces that involve financial documents. This error indicates that the structure of the data being processed does not match the expected format defined in the system.
  Causes of FI842 Error
  
  
  Incorrect Data Format: The data being uploaded or processed does not conform to the expected structure. This could be due to missing fields, incorrect data types, or additional unexpected fields.
  
  
  
  Configuration Issues: The configuration settings in the SAP system for the specific financial document type may not be set up correctly, leading to mismatches in expected data structure.
  
  
  Version Mismatch: If you are using an interface or a third-party tool to upload data, there may be a version mismatch between the tool and the SAP system.
  
  
  Data Mapping Errors: If there is a mapping process involved (e.g., mapping fields from an external