How To Fix EDI_SD844 - Enter S, W, I, or E for the message type.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EDI_SD - Messages for EDI SD Integration

• Message number: 844

• Message text: Enter S, W, I, or E for the message type.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EDI_SD844 - Enter S, W, I, or E for the message type. ?

  The SAP error message EDI_SD844 typically occurs in the context of Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) when there is an issue with the message type being processed. This error indicates that the system expects a specific input (S, W, I, or E) for the message type, but it has not received a valid entry.
  Cause:
  The error is usually caused by one of the following reasons:
  
  Invalid Input: The user or system is trying to process a message type that is not recognized or is not valid.
  Configuration Issues: There may be a configuration issue in the EDI settings where the message type is not properly defined or mapped.
  Data Entry Error: A mistake in data entry where the expected values (S, W, I, or E) are not provided.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the EDI_SD844 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Input Values: Ensure that the input for the message type is one of the valid options: 
  
  S: Status
  W: Warning
  I: Information
  E: Error
  
  
  
  Review EDI Configuration:
  
  Go to the EDI configuration settings in SAP and verify that the message types are correctly defined.
  Check the mapping of the message types to ensure they are set up correctly in the partner profiles.
  
  
  
  Debugging:
  
  If you have access to debugging tools, you can trace the process to see where the invalid input is being generated.
  Look for any custom code or user exits that might be affecting the message type processing.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific details on the message types and their expected values.
  
  
  Contact Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Message Types: Understanding the different message types and their purposes in EDI can help in troubleshooting.
  Partner Profiles: Review the partner profiles in transaction WE20 to ensure that the settings are correct for the trading partners involved.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as WE02 (EDI Audit Log) and WE19 (Test EDI) for monitoring and testing EDI messages.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the EDI_SD844 error in your SAP system.