How To Fix J4147 - User exit of receiver structure determines errors for record no. &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: J4 - External Data Transfer

• Message number: 147

• Message text: User exit of receiver structure determines errors for record no. &

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message J4147 - User exit of receiver structure determines errors for record no. & ?

  The SAP error message J4147 indicates that there is an issue with the user exit for the receiver structure in the context of data processing, typically in the area of Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) or IDoc processing. This error usually occurs when the system encounters a problem while trying to process a specific record, which is identified by the record number mentioned in the error message.
  Cause:
  
  User Exit Logic: The user exit associated with the receiver structure may contain logic that is not handling certain conditions correctly, leading to errors for specific records.
  Data Issues: The data being processed may not meet the expected format or validation rules defined in the user exit, causing it to reject the record.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the EDI/IDoc setup that affect how the user exit processes the data.
  Incompatibility: The user exit may not be compatible with the data structure or the version of the SAP system being used.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Debugging the User Exit: 
  
  Use transaction SE80 or SE37 to locate the user exit associated with the receiver structure.
  Set breakpoints and debug the logic to identify where the error occurs.
  Check the conditions and data being processed to ensure they are valid.
  
  
  
  Data Validation:
  
  Review the data for the specific record number mentioned in the error message.
  Ensure that all required fields are populated and that the data adheres to the expected formats.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration settings for the EDI/IDoc processing to ensure they are set up correctly.
  Verify that the mapping and transformation rules are correctly defined.
  
  
  
  Error Handling:
  
  Implement error handling in the user exit to manage unexpected data or conditions gracefully.
  Consider logging errors for further analysis.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to the specific user exit and the error message for additional guidance.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, test the processing of the records again to ensure that the issue is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: SE80 (Object Navigator), SE37 (Function Module), WE19 (IDoc Test Tool).
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address known issues with the user exit or provide patches.
  Community Forums: SAP Community and other forums can be helpful for finding similar issues and solutions shared by other users.
  
  If the problem persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to engage with SAP support for further assistance.