How To Fix -5114 - IDoc is inconsistent

-5114 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: -5 -

• Message number: 114

• Message text: IDoc is inconsistent

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message -5114 - IDoc is inconsistent ?

  The SAP error message -5114, which indicates that an IDoc (Intermediate Document) is inconsistent, typically arises when there are discrepancies or issues with the data structure or content of the IDoc. Here are some common causes, potential solutions, and related information regarding this error:
  Causes of IDoc Inconsistency (-5114)
  
  
  Data Structure Issues: The IDoc may not conform to the expected structure defined in the IDoc type. This can happen if the segments or fields are missing or incorrectly populated.
  
  
  Mapping Errors: If there are issues in the mapping between the source system and the target system, it can lead to inconsistencies in the IDoc data.
  
  
  Invalid Data: The data contained within the IDoc may not meet the validation rules defined in the target system. For example, mandatory fields may be empty, or data types may not match.
  
  
  Version Mismatch: If there is a mismatch between the IDoc version being sent and the version expected by