How To Fix UC782 - Sender field &1 is invalid

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: UC - FI/CO Data transfer: errors during transfer

• Message number: 782

• Message text: Sender field &1 is invalid

What causes this issue?

In a Unicode system, for technical reasons, only sender structures are
allowed during external data transfer that exclusively contain the
fields of the type ?C? (CHAR) or ?N? (NUMC).

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?

Adjust the sender structure accordingly.
In the case of value fields, for example, you must use type ?C? with 16
digits instead of type ?P? with 8 digits.

Procedure for System Administrators

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Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message UC782 - Sender field &1 is invalid ?

  The SAP error message UC782, which states "Sender field &1 is invalid," typically occurs in the context of SAP's workflow or process management. This error indicates that the system is unable to recognize or validate the sender field specified in the workflow or process configuration.
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Sender ID: The sender ID specified in the workflow or process configuration does not exist or is not valid in the system.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the workflow or the sender's details in the relevant transaction or settings.
  Authorization Issues: The user or system trying to execute the workflow may not have the necessary authorizations to access the sender's details.
  Data Consistency: There may be inconsistencies in the data related to the sender, such as missing or incorrect entries in the relevant tables.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Sender ID: Verify that the sender ID specified in the workflow or process is correct and exists in the system. You can do this by checking the relevant configuration settings or master data.
  Review Workflow Configuration: Go through the workflow configuration to ensure that all necessary fields are correctly filled out and that there are no typos or incorrect entries.
  Authorization Check: Ensure that the user or system executing the workflow has the necessary authorizations to access the sender's details. You may need to consult with your SAP security team to verify this.
  Data Consistency Check: Perform a consistency check on the data related to the sender. This may involve checking relevant tables in the SAP database to ensure that all necessary entries are present and correct.
  Debugging: If the issue persists, consider using the SAP debugging tools to trace the workflow execution and identify where the error is occurring.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like SWDD (Workflow Builder) or SWI1 (Work Item Selection) to investigate the workflow and sender configurations.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation on workflows and process management for more detailed information on sender configurations and error handling.
  
  If the issue continues after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or reach out to SAP support for further assistance.