How To Fix IDOC_ADAPTER209 - MSGGUID &1: Control record must start with tag EDI_DC40, not &2

IDOC_ADAPTER209 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: IDOC_ADAPTER - Messages for the IDoc Adapter

• Message number: 209

• Message text: MSGGUID &1: Control record must start with tag EDI_DC40, not &2

What causes this issue?

MSGGUID &: Control record must start with <EDI_DC40 segment="1"> and
not &.

System Response

The XML format does not correspond with the schema of the XML IDoc.

How to fix this error?

Check whether the XML format corresponds to a schema of an XML IDoc in
the Integration Repository.
Use transaction WE60 in an SAP system to also look at the DTD belonging
to an IDoc type.

Procedure for System Administrators

Contact your system administrator.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message IDOC_ADAPTER209 - MSGGUID &1: Control record must start with tag EDI_DC40, not &2 ?

  The SAP error message IDOC_ADAPTER209 with the message ID "MSGGUID &1: Control record must start with tag EDI_DC40, not &2" indicates that there is an issue with the structure of the IDoc being processed. Specifically, the control record of the IDoc is expected to start with the tag "EDI_DC40," but it is starting with a different tag (represented by &2 in the error message).
  
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect IDoc Structure: The IDoc being sent or received does not conform to the expected structure. The control record is not formatted correctly, which can happen if the IDoc is manually created or if there is an issue with the generating system.
  Version Mismatch: The IDoc might be using an outdated or incorrect version that does not match the expected format in the receiving system.
  Data Corruption: The IDoc data may have been corrupted during transmission or processing, leading to an incorrect control record.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check IDoc Structure: Verify that the