CRM_EDR_MESSAGES055 - Required field '&1' is not provided by XI for EDR '&2'

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CRM_EDR_MESSAGES - messages for API Methods

• Message number: 055

• Message text: Required field '&1' is not provided by XI for EDR '&2'

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CRM_EDR_MESSAGES055 - Required field '&1' is not provided by XI for EDR '&2' ?

  The SAP error message CRM_EDR_MESSAGES055 indicates that a required field is missing in the context of an Event Data Record (EDR) being processed by the SAP system. This error typically arises in scenarios involving integration with SAP Exchange Infrastructure (XI) or Process Integration (PI), where data is exchanged between different systems.
  Cause:
  The error message CRM_EDR_MESSAGES055 is triggered when:
  
  A required field (denoted as &1 in the error message) is not provided in the incoming message from XI/PI for the specified EDR (denoted as &2).
  This could be due to a misconfiguration in the mapping of the data being sent from the source system to the SAP CRM system.
  The source system may not be sending the necessary data, or there may be an issue in the transformation or mapping logic in the XI/PI interface.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Identify the Missing Field: Check the error message for the specific field name (&1) that is reported as missing. This will give you a clue about what data is required.
  
  
  Review the EDR Configuration: 
  
  Go to the configuration of the EDR in the SAP CRM system and verify which fields are marked as required.
  Ensure that the field in question is indeed required for the specific EDR type you are working with.
  
  
  
  Check the XI/PI Mapping:
  
  Review the mapping configuration in the XI/PI system to ensure that the required field is being populated correctly.
  If the field is not being mapped, you will need to adjust the mapping logic to include it.
  
  
  
  Test the Integration: After making the necessary changes, test the integration again to see if the error persists. Ensure that the data being sent from the source system includes all required fields.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: If you are unsure about the required fields for a specific EDR, refer to the SAP documentation or the technical specifications for the EDR you are working with.
  
  
  Debugging: If the issue continues, consider enabling debugging or logging in the XI/PI system to trace the message flow and identify where the data might be getting lost or not populated.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional guidance on EDR configurations.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if others have encountered similar issues and what solutions they found.
  Documentation: Review the SAP CRM and XI/PI documentation for best practices on EDR handling and integration scenarios.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the error and implement a solution to ensure that all required fields are provided in the EDR.