How To Fix EDI_MM_ORDER_RESP017 - Invalid line item number

EDI_MM_ORDER_RESP017 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EDI_MM_ORDER_RESP - EDI Order Response

• Message number: 017

• Message text: Invalid line item number

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EDI_MM_ORDER_RESP017 - Details

• The SAP error message EDI_MM_ORDER_RESP017: Invalid line item number typically occurs in the context of Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) when processing order response messages. This error indicates that there is a mismatch or an issue with the line item numbers in the incoming EDI message compared to what the SAP system expects.
  Causes:
  
  Line Item Mismatch: The line item number in the EDI message does not correspond to any existing line item in the purchase order (PO) in SAP.
  Incorrect EDI Mapping: The mapping of the EDI segments to the SAP fields may be incorrect, leading to the wrong line item numbers being sent.
  Missing Line Items: The EDI message may reference line items that have been deleted or do not exist in the original order.
  Incorrect Sequence: The line items in the EDI message may not be in the expected sequence or format.
  Data Corruption: There may be issues with the data being sent, such