How To Fix EA037 - Function module EDI_IDOC_R3I_INCOMING can only process IDoc data

EA037 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EA - IDoc Basis Messages

• Message number: 037

• Message text: Function module EDI_IDOC_R3I_INCOMING can only process IDoc data

What causes this issue?

No table with IDoc data was transferred to function module
EDI_IDOC_R3I_INCOMING (inbound parameter REFERENCE_FLAG is set).
However, it can only convert IDoc data into references.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Please use the function module EDI_IDOC_R3I_OUTGOING to convert
references into IDoc data.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EA037 - Function module EDI_IDOC_R3I_INCOMING can only process IDoc data ?

  The SAP error message EA037 indicates that the function module EDI_IDOC_R3I_INCOMING is being called with data that is not in the expected IDoc format. This function module is specifically designed to process IDoc data, and if the data being passed to it does not conform to the IDoc structure, this error will occur.
  
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Data Format: The data being sent to the function module is not in the IDoc format. This could happen if the data is being constructed incorrectly or if the wrong data type is being passed.
  IDoc Structure Issues: The IDoc structure may not match the expected format. This could be due to missing segments, incorrect segment types, or other structural issues.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the IDoc processing setup, such as incorrect message types or partner profiles.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Data Format: Ensure that the data being passed to the function module is in the correct IDoc format.