How To Fix R3017 - Request IDoc does not contain any segments

R3017 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: R3 - Service API messages

• Message number: 017

• Message text: Request IDoc does not contain any segments

What causes this issue?

The request IDoc has an invalid structure.

System Response

The data extraction is terminated.

How to fix this error?

Check the SAP Support Portal for the appropriate Notes and create a
customer message if necessary.

Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message R3017 - Request IDoc does not contain any segments ?

  The SAP error message R3017, which states "Request IDoc does not contain any segments," typically occurs when an IDoc (Intermediate Document) is being processed but does not have any data segments associated with it. This can happen for several reasons, and understanding the cause is essential for resolving the issue.
  Causes of R3017 Error
  
  
  Empty IDoc: The IDoc was created without any data segments. This can happen if the data extraction process did not retrieve any records or if there was an issue during the IDoc generation.
  
  
  Incorrect Mapping: If the IDoc structure is not correctly mapped to the source data, it may result in an empty IDoc being generated.
  
  
  Data Selection Criteria: The selection criteria used to generate the IDoc may not match any records in the database, leading to an empty IDoc.
  
  
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the IDoc processing settings, such as incorrect partner profiles or message types.
  
  
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