How To Fix EA624 - DOCTYP and IDOCTP fields are empty

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EA - IDoc Basis Messages

• Message number: 624

• Message text: DOCTYP and IDOCTP fields are empty

What causes this issue?

An IDoc is to be generated whose control record does not have
sufficient information in it. Neither the field IDOCTP nor the field
DOCTYP has a value. Therefore, the IDoc cannot be stored properly.

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?

Inform your system administration.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EA624 - DOCTYP and IDOCTP fields are empty ?

  The SAP error message EA624 indicates that the fields DOCTYP (Document Type) and IDOCTP (IDoc Type) are empty when trying to process an IDoc. This error typically occurs during the processing of IDocs in SAP, particularly when the system expects these fields to be populated but they are not.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The IDoc type and document type may not be properly configured in the system.
  Incorrect Mapping: The mapping between the source system and the target system may not be set up correctly, leading to missing values.
  Data Issues: The data being sent to SAP may not include the necessary fields, or there may be an issue with the data extraction process.
  IDoc Structure: The IDoc structure may not be correctly defined or may be missing required segments.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check IDoc Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the IDoc type and document type are correctly defined in the SAP system. You can check this in transaction WE30 (IDoc Types) and WE81 (Basic Types).
  Verify that the IDoc type is correctly assigned to the message type in transaction WE82.
  
  
  
  Review Mapping:
  
  If you are using middleware (like SAP PI/PO or other integration tools), check the mapping configuration to ensure that the DOCTYP and IDOCTP fields are being populated correctly.
  
  
  
  Validate Data:
  
  Check the source data being sent to SAP to ensure that it includes the necessary fields. If you are receiving data from an external system, ensure that the data extraction process is functioning correctly.
  
  
  
  Debugging:
  
  If you have access to the SAP system, you can use transaction WE02 or WE05 to monitor the IDoc processing and see if there are any additional error messages or logs that provide more context.
  You can also use transaction SE37 to debug the function module that processes the IDoc to see where the values are being set or missed.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to the specific IDoc type you are working with to ensure that you are following the correct procedures.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  WE02/WE05: Monitor IDocs
  WE30: Maintain IDoc Types
  WE81: Maintain Message Types
  WE82: Assign IDoc Types to Message Types
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address known issues with specific IDoc types or configurations.
  IDoc Structure: Familiarize yourself with the structure of the IDoc you are working with, including mandatory segments and fields.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the EA624 error and implement a solution to resolve it.