How To Fix E0079 - EDI: Syntax error in IDoc (mandatory group missing)

E0079 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: E0 - SAP EDI messages

• Message number: 079

• Message text: EDI: Syntax error in IDoc (mandatory group missing)

What causes this issue?

The segment group &v3& has the attribute 'Mandatory' in the syntax
description of the basic type &v1& (customer enhancement &v2&).
However, the segment group is missing in the <DS:GLOS.IDoc>IDoc</>. The
segment number logged in the status record identifies the item before
which the segment group is missing.

How to fix this error?

Please check the IDoc or the syntax description of the basic type &v1&
(customer enhancement &v2&).

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message E0079 - EDI: Syntax error in IDoc (mandatory group missing) ?

  The SAP error message E0079, which states "EDI: Syntax error in IDoc (mandatory group missing)," typically occurs when an IDoc (Intermediate Document) does not conform to the expected structure defined in the EDI (Electronic Data Interchange) standards. This error indicates that a mandatory segment or group of segments is missing from the IDoc.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Mandatory Segments: The IDoc structure requires certain segments to be present, and if any of these mandatory segments are missing, the system will throw this error.
  Incorrect Mapping: If the mapping between the source data and the IDoc structure is incorrect, it may lead to missing segments.
  
  Configuration Issues: Incorrect configuration in the EDI settings or IDoc type can lead to this error.
  Data Issues: The data being sent may not have all the required fields populated, leading to missing segments in the IDoc.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check IDoc Structure: Review the IDoc structure (using transaction WE30) to identify which segments are mandatory for