How To Fix /IWXBE/CORE061 - Invalid characters found in segment '&1'

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /IWXBE/CORE -

• Message number: 061

• Message text: Invalid characters found in segment '&1'

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /IWXBE/CORE061 - Invalid characters found in segment '&1' ?

  The SAP error message /IWXBE/CORE061 Invalid characters found in segment '&1' typically occurs in the context of SAP's Integration with external systems, particularly when dealing with IDoc processing or data exchange formats like EDI (Electronic Data Interchange). This error indicates that there are invalid characters present in a specific segment of the data being processed.
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Characters: The segment specified in the error message contains characters that are not allowed according to the defined data format or schema. This could include special characters, control characters, or characters that are not part of the expected character set.
  Data Format Issues: The data being sent or received may not conform to the expected format, leading to parsing errors.
  Encoding Issues: There may be issues with character encoding, especially if the data is being transferred between systems that use different character sets (e.g., UTF-8 vs. ISO-8859-1).
  Configuration Errors: Incorrect configuration in the IDoc or EDI settings may lead to the acceptance of invalid characters.
  
  Solution:
  
  Identify the Segment: Check the segment indicated in the error message (&1) to identify which part of the data is causing the issue.
  Validate Data: Review the data being processed for any invalid characters. This may involve:
  
  Removing or replacing invalid characters.
  Ensuring that the data conforms to the expected format and character set.
  
  
  Check Encoding: Ensure that the character encoding used in the data transfer is consistent across systems. If necessary, convert the data to the appropriate encoding before processing.
  Review Configuration: Check the configuration settings for IDocs or EDI to ensure that they are set up correctly and that the expected character set is defined.
  Testing: After making changes, test the data transfer again to ensure that the error is resolved.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message. SAP frequently updates its knowledge base with solutions for common problems.
  Documentation: Review the documentation for the specific IDoc or EDI format you are working with to understand the valid characters and structure.
  Debugging: If the issue persists, consider enabling debugging or logging to capture more detailed information about the data being processed and the point of failure.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue causing the /IWXBE/CORE061 Invalid characters found in segment '&1' error in SAP.