How To Fix GLE_ECS_MSG_S005 - No document header was transferred

GLE_ECS_MSG_S005 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GLE_ECS_MSG_S - Predefined Messages in Error Correction System

• Message number: 005

• Message text: No document header was transferred

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GLE_ECS_MSG_S005 - No document header was transferred ?

  The SAP error message GLE_ECS_MSG_S005 ("No document header was transferred") typically occurs in the context of financial document processing, particularly when dealing with document postings in the SAP system. This error indicates that the system expected a document header to be provided, but none was found in the data being processed.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Document Header: The most common cause is that the data being sent to the SAP system does not include a document header. This can happen if the integration or data upload process is not correctly configured.
  Incorrect Data Mapping: If you are using an interface or middleware to transfer data, the mapping between the source system and SAP may be incorrect, leading to missing fields.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the SAP system that prevent the document header from being recognized or processed.
  User Input Error: If the document is being created manually, the user may have skipped the