How To Fix IST_EBS304 - Incorrect IDoc: Segment &2 not intended for type &1

IST_EBS304 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: IST_EBS - Interface Between IS-T and External Billing System

• Message number: 304

• Message text: Incorrect IDoc: Segment &2 not intended for type &1

What causes this issue?

The current IDoc type contains a segment which cannot be processed.
An error must have occurred while writing the IDoc.

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?

Check the process for writing IDocs.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message IST_EBS304 - Incorrect IDoc: Segment &2 not intended for type &1 ?

  The SAP error message IST_EBS304, which states "Incorrect IDoc: Segment &2 not intended for type &1," typically occurs when there is a mismatch between the IDoc structure and the expected data format for the specific IDoc type being processed. This error indicates that a segment (in this case, segment &2) is not valid for the specified IDoc type (&1).
  Causes:
  
  
  IDoc Structure Mismatch: The IDoc being processed contains segments that are not defined for the specified IDoc type. This can happen if the IDoc was incorrectly constructed or if there are changes in the IDoc definition that have not been reflected in the data being sent.
  
  
  Versioning Issues: If there are different versions of the IDoc type being used, the segments may differ between versions, leading to this error.
  
  
  
  Configuration Issues: Incorrect configuration in the IDoc processing settings or in the partner profiles can lead to the system expecting different segments than those provided.
  
  
  Data