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

SAP Error Message - Details

• 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. You can use transaction WE19 (IDoc test tool) to simulate IDoc processing and verify the structure.
  Validate IDoc Structure: Use transaction WE30 to check the IDoc type and ensure that the segments and fields are correctly defined. Make sure that the IDoc being processed matches the expected structure.
  Review Partner Profiles: Check the partner profiles in transaction WE20 to ensure that they are correctly configured for the message type and IDoc type you are working with.
  Debugging: If you have access to the ABAP code, you can debug the function module to see what data is being passed and identify where the issue lies.
  Consult Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to IDocs and the specific function module to ensure that you are using it correctly.
  
  Related Information:
  
  IDoc Basics: IDocs (Intermediate Documents) are used in SAP for data interchange between systems. They have a specific structure consisting of control records, data records, and status records.
  Transaction Codes:
  
  WE02: Display IDocs
  WE05: IDoc List
  WE19: Test IDoc
  WE20: Partner Profiles
  WE30: IDoc Types
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or updates related to the function module or IDoc processing.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the EA037 error and implement a solution to resolve it.