How To Fix EQ704 - Error reading instal. data &2 for IDC document &1, sy-subrc = &3

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EQ - Cross-IS-U functions

• Message number: 704

• Message text: Error reading instal. data &2 for IDC document &1, sy-subrc = &3

What causes this issue?

An error occurred reading the installation data for the initial data
creation document (Table EINIDATCRI).

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?

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EQ704 - Error reading instal. data &2 for IDC document &1, sy-subrc = &3 ?

  The SAP error message EQ704 indicates that there is an issue with reading installation data for an IDC (Installation Document) in the SAP system. The message format is as follows:
  EQ704 Error reading instal. data &2 for IDC document &1, sy-subrc = &3
  Where:
  
  &1 represents the IDC document number.
  &2 represents the installation data.
  &3 represents the system return code (sy-subrc).
  
  Cause
  The error can be caused by several factors, including but not limited to:
  
  Missing Data: The installation data for the specified IDC document may not exist in the database.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the installation data.
  Data Corruption: There may be corruption in the database or inconsistencies in the data.
  Configuration Issues: Incorrect configuration settings in the system could lead to this error.
  System Bugs: There may be bugs in the SAP system that affect the reading of installation data.
  
  Solution
  To resolve the EQ704 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Data Existence:
  
  Verify that the installation data for the specified IDC document exists in the system. You can do this by checking the relevant tables (e.g., EQUI, IFLOT, etc.) using transaction codes like SE11 or SE16.
  
  
  
  Review Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the installation data. You can check this using transaction SU53 to see if there are any authorization failures.
  
  
  
  Check for Data Corruption:
  
  Run consistency checks on the relevant tables to identify any data corruption. You can use transaction codes like SE14 for database utility checks.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration settings related to installation data and IDC documents to ensure they are set up correctly.
  
  
  
  Check System Logs:
  
  Review the system logs (transaction SM21) for any additional error messages or warnings that could provide more context about the issue.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that may address this specific error or provide patches.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after trying the above steps, consider reaching out to SAP Support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information
  
  Transaction Codes: SE11 (Data Dictionary), SE16 (Data Browser), SU53 (Authorization Check), SM21 (System Log), SE14 (Database Utility).
  Tables: EQUI (Equipment Master), IFLOT (Functional Location), etc.
  SAP Notes: Always check for the latest SAP Notes related to your version of SAP for any known issues or fixes.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to diagnose and resolve the EQ704 error in your SAP system.