How To Fix EA420 - Entry for no. of IDocs is missing. IDoc written to file.

EA420 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EA - IDoc Basis Messages

• Message number: 420

• Message text: Entry for no. of IDocs is missing. IDoc written to file.

What causes this issue?

You have not stated the number of IDocs (repetition factor) to be
written to the IDoc outbound file.
A single IDoc is written to the file.

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?

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

EA420 - Details

• The SAP error message EA420 ("Entry for no. of IDocs is missing. IDoc written to file.") typically occurs in the context of IDoc processing, particularly when there is an issue with the IDoc control record or when the system is unable to find the expected entry for the number of IDocs being processed.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Control Record: The IDoc control record, which contains metadata about the IDoc, may be missing or not properly created.
  File System Issues: If the IDocs are being written to a file, there may be issues with file permissions, file paths, or disk space.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the IDoc processing settings, such as incorrect settings in the partner profile or port configuration.
  Data Issues: The data being processed may be incomplete or corrupted, leading to the inability to create the necessary entries.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check IDoc Control Record: Verify that the IDoc control record exists and is correctly populated.