How To Fix MQ534 - Number of entries read and entries posted is not identical

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MQ - Messages for Euro Changeover Package

• Message number: 534

• Message text: Number of entries read and entries posted is not identical

What causes this issue?

The number of entries in table EWUFI_SCA for which documents are still
to be posted, is distinguished by the number of documents which were
posted by the program.

System Response

The program remains in the status ERROR.

How to fix this error?

On the basis of the previous error messages, check why the documents
could not be posted. Remove any possible problems in Customizing and
start the program again.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MQ534 - Number of entries read and entries posted is not identical ?

  The SAP error message MQ534 indicates that there is a mismatch between the number of entries that were read and the number of entries that were posted during a data transfer process, typically involving the use of IDocs (Intermediate Documents) or other data transfer mechanisms in SAP.
  Cause:
  
  
  Data Mismatch: The primary cause of this error is that the number of records processed (read) does not match the number of records that were successfully posted. This can happen due to various reasons, such as:
  
  Errors in the data being processed (e.g., missing mandatory fields, incorrect data formats).
  Issues with the target system or application that is supposed to receive the data.
  Network issues or timeouts during the data transfer process.
  Configuration issues in the IDoc processing or the related function modules.
  
  
  
  Error Handling: If some records fail to post due to validation errors or other issues, the system will still read all the records but will not post them, leading to a discrepancy.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Error Logs: Review the error logs to identify which records failed to post. You can use transaction codes like WE02 or WE05 to analyze IDoc statuses and find out the specific errors.
  
  
  Data Validation: Ensure that the data being sent is valid and meets all the necessary criteria. Check for:
  
  Mandatory fields that are missing.
  Data types and formats that do not match the expected values.
  Any business logic that might be causing the records to be rejected.
  
  
  
  Reprocess Failed Records: Once you identify the records that failed, correct the issues and reprocess them. This can often be done using transaction BD87 for IDocs.
  
  
  Configuration Review: Check the configuration settings related to the data transfer process. Ensure that all necessary settings are correctly configured in both the sending and receiving systems.
  
  
  Monitoring and Alerts: Set up monitoring and alerts for data transfer processes to catch issues early and prevent discrepancies in the future.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  IDoc Processing: Understanding how IDocs work in SAP can help in troubleshooting. Familiarize yourself with the IDoc types, segments, and the overall flow of data.
  Transaction Codes:
  
  WE02 / WE05: To view IDoc details and statuses.
  BD87: To reprocess IDocs that have errors.
  SM37: To check background jobs that may be related to the data transfer process.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to the specific IDoc type or transaction you are working with.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the MQ534 error and implement a solution to resolve it.