How To Fix PI_IHC015 - IDOC items: Critical error

PI_IHC015 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PI_IHC - Message Class for IHC Plug-In

• Message number: 015

• Message text: IDOC items: Critical error

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PI_IHC015 - IDOC items: Critical error ?

  The SAP error message PI_IHC015, which indicates "IDOC items: Critical error," typically arises in the context of IDoc processing within the SAP system, particularly when using the SAP Process Integration (PI) or SAP Process Orchestration (PO) environments. This error can occur for various reasons, and understanding the cause is essential for troubleshooting and resolving the issue.
  Causes:
  
  
  Data Validation Issues: The IDoc may contain data that does not meet the required validation rules or formats. This could include missing mandatory fields, incorrect data types, or values that do not conform to expected ranges.
  
  
  Mapping Errors: If there are issues with the mapping between the source and target structures, it can lead to critical errors during the processing of IDocs.
  
  
  
  Configuration Issues: Incorrect configuration settings in the IDoc processing or in the integration scenario can lead to errors. This includes settings in the IDoc type, message type, or partner profiles.
  
  
  System Resource Limitations: If the system