How To Fix 5B037 - IDOC3 is filled but IDOC2 is not

5B037 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 5B -

• Message number: 037

• Message text: IDOC3 is filled but IDOC2 is not

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 5B037 - IDOC3 is filled but IDOC2 is not ?

  The SAP error message 5B037 indicates that there is an issue with the IDoc (Intermediate Document) processing, specifically that IDOC3 is filled while IDOC2 is not. This typically occurs in the context of IDoc processing where the segments of the IDoc are not properly populated or are missing.
  
  Cause:
  
  Incomplete Data: The IDoc segments are not filled correctly, which can happen due to missing data in the source system or during the data transfer process.
  Mapping Issues: There may be issues with the mapping of fields between the source and target systems, leading to incomplete IDoc segments.
  Configuration Errors: Incorrect configuration in the IDoc processing settings or partner profiles can lead to this error.
  Program Logic: If a custom program or function module is used to generate or process IDocs, there may be logic errors that prevent IDOC2 from being populated.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check IDoc Segments: Review the IDoc structure and ensure that all required segments are filled.