How To Fix EA318 - Error when reading IDoc record structures

EA318 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EA - IDoc Basis Messages

• Message number: 318

• Message text: Error when reading IDoc record structures

What causes this issue?

An error occurred while the IDoc record structure EDI_DC, EDI_DD or
EDI_DS was being read.

System Response

The data cannot be retrieved.

How to fix this error?

Please check the availability of the specified structures in the ABAP
repository.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EA318 - Error when reading IDoc record structures ?

  The SAP error message EA318 indicates an issue when reading IDoc record structures. This error typically arises during the processing of IDocs (Intermediate Documents), which are used for data interchange between SAP systems and external systems.
  Cause of EA318 Error
  The EA318 error can be caused by several factors, including:
  
  
  Incorrect IDoc Structure: The IDoc may not conform to the expected structure or format. This can happen if the IDoc type or message type is not correctly defined or if there are changes in the IDoc structure that are not reflected in the receiving system.
  
  
  Missing or Incomplete Data: Required segments or fields in the IDoc may be missing or incomplete, leading to issues when the system attempts to read the IDoc.
  
  
  Version Mismatch: There may be a mismatch between the IDoc version being sent and the version expected by the receiving system.
  
  
  
  Configuration Issues: Incorrect configuration in the IDoc processing settings, such as partner profiles