How To Fix E0866 - IDoc was created in R/2 System with the number &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: E0 - SAP EDI messages

• Message number: 866

• Message text: IDoc was created in R/2 System with the number &

What causes this issue?

The IDoc was received from an R/2 System and saved.

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Details about the IDoc in the R/2 System:
System : &v2&
Client : &v3&
IDoc number : &v1&

System Response

How to fix this error?

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message E0866 - IDoc was created in R/2 System with the number & ?

  The SAP error message E0866 indicates that an IDoc (Intermediate Document) was created in an R/2 system, and it is not directly compatible with the R/3 system. This error typically arises when there is an attempt to process an IDoc that was generated in an older R/2 environment, which may not conform to the IDoc structure or standards expected by the R/3 system.
  Cause:
  
  IDoc Origin: The IDoc was created in an R/2 system, which has different data structures and formats compared to R/3.
  Compatibility Issues: The R/3 system may not support certain IDoc types or segments that were valid in the R/2 system.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the R/3 system that are not aligned with the IDoc types being processed.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check IDoc Type: Verify the IDoc type and ensure that it is compatible with the R/3 system. You may need to convert or adapt the IDoc to a format that R/3 can process.
  Recreate IDoc: If possible, recreate the IDoc in the R/3 system instead of using the one generated in the R/2 system.
  Mapping and Transformation: Use middleware or transformation tools (like SAP PI/PO or SAP CPI) to map the IDoc from R/2 to a compatible format for R/3.
  Configuration Review: Review the IDoc configuration in the R/3 system to ensure that it is set up to handle the IDoc types you are working with.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation for any specific notes or guidelines regarding IDoc compatibility between R/2 and R/3 systems.
  
  Related Information:
  
  IDoc Types: Familiarize yourself with the IDoc types used in both R/2 and R/3 systems to understand the differences.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to IDoc processing between R/2 and R/3.
  IDoc Monitoring: Use transaction codes like WE02 or WE05 to monitor IDocs and identify any additional errors or issues that may provide more context.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community or forums for insights from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  By addressing the compatibility and configuration issues, you should be able to resolve the E0866 error and successfully process the IDoc in the R/3 system.