How To Fix GLE_ECS_MAPI014 - Error when writing the document reference in custom target fields '&1'

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GLE_ECS_MAPI - ECS: Message Class for MAPI Layer

• Message number: 014

• Message text: Error when writing the document reference in custom target fields '&1'

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GLE_ECS_MAPI014 - Error when writing the document reference in custom target fields '&1' ?

  The SAP error message GLE_ECS_MAPI014 typically indicates an issue related to the writing of document references in custom target fields during the execution of a process, such as a financial posting or document creation. This error can arise due to various reasons, including configuration issues, data inconsistencies, or problems with the custom fields themselves.
  Causes:
  
  Field 
  Configuration Issues: The custom target fields may not be properly configured in the system, leading to errors when attempting to write data to them.
  Data Inconsistencies: The data being written to the custom fields may not meet the expected format or constraints, causing the write operation to fail.
  Authorization Issues: The user executing the transaction may not have the necessary authorizations to write to the specified fields.
  Custom Code Errors: If there is custom code (e.g., user exits, BAdIs) involved in the process, there may be bugs or logic errors in that code.
  System Configuration: There may be issues with