How To Fix IB_SALESORDER034 - Errors occurred when determining changed data records(transaction header)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: IB_SALESORDER - IB: Messages for Comparison of IBase/Sales Transaction

• Message number: 034

• Message text: Errors occurred when determining changed data records(transaction header)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message IB_SALESORDER034 - Errors occurred when determining changed data records(transaction header) ?

  The SAP error message IB_SALESORDER034 indicates that there were errors encountered when determining changed data records for a transaction header in the context of sales orders. This error typically arises during the integration of sales order data, especially when using IDocs or other data transfer methods.
  Causes:
  
  Data Inconsistencies: There may be inconsistencies in the sales order data, such as missing mandatory fields or incorrect data formats.
  Configuration Issues: The configuration settings for the sales order processing or the IDoc processing might not be set up correctly.
  Authorization Issues: The user or process attempting to access or modify the sales order may not have the necessary authorizations.
  System Performance: If the system is under heavy load, it may not be able to process the request in a timely manner, leading to errors.
  Custom Code: If there are custom enhancements or modifications in the sales order processing logic, they may be causing unexpected behavior.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Data Integrity: Review the sales order data for any inconsistencies or missing fields. Ensure that all mandatory fields are filled out correctly.
  Review Configuration: Verify the configuration settings related to sales order processing and IDoc processing. Ensure that all necessary settings are correctly configured.
  Authorization Check: Ensure that the user or process has the necessary authorizations to access and modify the sales order data.
  System Performance Monitoring: Monitor the system performance to ensure that it is not overloaded. If necessary, optimize the system or schedule the processing during off-peak hours.
  Debugging Custom Code: If there are custom enhancements, debug the code to identify any issues that may be causing the error. Check for any recent changes that might have introduced the problem.
  Transaction Logs: Check transaction logs or application logs (using transaction codes like SLG1) for more detailed error messages that can provide insights into the root cause.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may want to use transaction codes like VA03 (Display Sales Order) to check the sales order details or WE02 (IDoc Display) to analyze the IDoc for errors.
  SAP Notes: Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if other users have encountered similar issues and what solutions they have found.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the IB_SALESORDER034 error and implement a suitable solution.