How To Fix G6040 - Incorrect Statement Format Code &.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: G6 - EDI messages in JV

• Message number: 040

• Message text: Incorrect Statement Format Code &.

What causes this issue?

An invalid value was transmitted for Statement Format Code BOS04
(E1JVBOS-STMFM).
Statement Format Code:
Code supplied by the sender indicating the level of detail being
communicated.
United States - 010000 (numeric)
Canada - 040000 (numeric)

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?

A new transmission is required to correct this problem.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message G6040 - Incorrect Statement Format Code &. ?

  The SAP error message G6040 "Incorrect Statement Format Code &." typically indicates that there is an issue with the format of a statement being processed in the system. This error can occur in various contexts, such as during the processing of financial statements, reports, or data uploads.
  Causes:
  
  Incorrect Format Code: The format code specified in the statement does not match the expected format defined in the system.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the SAP system that are not set up correctly for the specific statement type.
  Data Entry Errors: Manual entry of data may have introduced an incorrect format code.
  Version Mismatch: The version of the software or the data being processed may not be compatible with the expected format.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Format Code: Verify the format code being used in the statement. Ensure that it matches the expected format as defined in the SAP configuration.
  Review Configuration Settings: Go to the relevant configuration settings in SAP (e.g., transaction codes like OBY6 for financial statements) and ensure that the format codes are correctly defined.
  Data Validation: If the statement is generated from user input, validate the data entry to ensure that the correct format code is being used.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources to understand the expected format codes for the specific statement type you are working with.
  Update Software: If there is a version mismatch, consider updating the software or checking for patches that may resolve compatibility issues.
  Contact Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal IT team for further assistance.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes that may help in troubleshooting, such as SE11 (Data Dictionary), SE37 (Function Modules), or SE80 (Object Navigator).
  SAP Notes: Check the SAP Support Portal for any notes related to this error message, as there may be specific fixes or workarounds provided by SAP.
  Community Forums: Engage with SAP community forums or user groups where similar issues may have been discussed, and solutions shared.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the G6040 error and implement a solution to resolve it.