How To Fix EA618 - EDI: The IDoc & does not contain any segments

EA618 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EA - IDoc Basis Messages

• Message number: 618

• Message text: EDI: The IDoc & does not contain any segments

What causes this issue?

Segments of IDoc &v1& are to be accessed during the syntax check for
IDocs.
But the IDoc does not contain any segments.

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.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EA618 - EDI: The IDoc & does not contain any segments ?

  The SAP error message EA618 indicates that an IDoc (Intermediate Document) does not contain any segments. This can occur in various scenarios when working with Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) in SAP. Here’s a breakdown of the cause, potential solutions, and related information:
  
  Cause:
  
  Empty IDoc: The IDoc was generated but did not include any data segments. This can happen if the data source for the IDoc is empty or if there was an error during the IDoc generation process.
  Incorrect Mapping: If the IDoc is being generated from a custom program or a third-party system, there may be issues with the mapping of data to the IDoc structure.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the EDI settings or the IDoc type that prevent segments from being populated.
  Data Validation Errors: If the data being processed does not meet the required criteria for the IDoc, it may result in an empty IDoc.
  
  Solutions:
  
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