How To Fix E0800 - EDI: Entry '&' missing in table '&'

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: E0 - SAP EDI messages

• Message number: 800

• Message text: EDI: Entry '&' missing in table '&'

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message E0800 - EDI: Entry '&' missing in table '&' ?

  The SAP error message E0800, which states "EDI: Entry '&' missing in table '&'", typically occurs in the context of Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) processing. This error indicates that a required entry is missing from a specific table that is necessary for the EDI transaction to be processed correctly.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The most common cause of this error is that the necessary configuration for the EDI process is not set up in the SAP system. This could be due to missing master data or configuration entries in the relevant EDI tables.
  Incorrect Data: The data being processed may reference an entry that does not exist in the specified table. This could happen if the data was incorrectly formatted or if there was a mistake in the mapping.
  Transport Issues: If the system has recently undergone a transport of changes, it is possible that the necessary entries were not included in the transport request.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration: Verify that the necessary configuration for the EDI process is in place. This includes checking the relevant tables for the missing entry. Common tables to check include:
  
  EDIDC (Control record for EDI)
  EDID4 (Data record for EDI)
  EDIMT (Message types)
  EDIMT (Message type definitions)
  
  
  
  Add Missing Entries: If you identify that an entry is indeed missing, you may need to add it manually. This could involve creating a new master data record or updating an existing one.
  
  
  Review Mapping: Ensure that the mapping between the EDI data and the SAP system is correct. This includes checking the IDoc types and segments to ensure they align with the expected values in the SAP tables.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or EDI guidelines specific to your industry or business process to ensure that all necessary configurations are in place.
  
  
  Check Transport Requests: If the issue arose after a recent transport, check the transport requests to ensure that all necessary objects were included and that no entries were missed.
  
  
  Contact SAP Support: If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to SAP support for assistance, especially if this is a recurring issue or if it affects critical business processes.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may want to use transaction codes like WE02 (Display IDoc) or WE19 (Test tool for IDocs) to analyze the IDocs and see where the error is occurring.
  Logs: Check the application logs (transaction SLG1) for more detailed error messages that may provide additional context.
  User Exits and BAdIs: If custom logic is involved in the EDI processing, review any user exits or BAdIs that may be affecting the data flow.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the E0800 error and implement a solution to resolve it.