How To Fix /SCTM/OCB_EDI115 - Negative control message for shipping instruction for booking order &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCTM/OCB_EDI -

• Message number: 115

• Message text: Negative control message for shipping instruction for booking order &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCTM/OCB_EDI115 - Negative control message for shipping instruction for booking order &1 ?

  The SAP error message /SCTM/OCB_EDI115 Negative control message for shipping instruction for booking order &1 typically indicates an issue with the Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) process related to shipping instructions for a booking order. This error is part of the SAP Supply Chain Management (SCM) module, specifically related to the Outbound Control Block (OCB) for EDI messages.
  Cause:
  
  
  Negative Control Message: This error suggests that the EDI message being processed has been flagged as a negative control message. This could be due to:
  
  Missing or incorrect data in the shipping instruction.
  Issues with the EDI configuration or mapping.
  Problems with the communication between systems (e.g., between SAP and the external EDI partner).
  Validation errors where the data does not meet the expected format or criteria.
  
  
  
  Data Issues: The booking order referenced by &1 may have missing or invalid information that prevents the successful processing of the shipping instruction.
  
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the EDI configuration settings in SAP, such as partner profiles, message types, or output types.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check the Booking Order: Review the booking order referenced in the error message (&1). Ensure that all required fields are filled out correctly and that the data adheres to the expected formats.
  
  
  Review EDI Configuration:
  
  Check the partner profiles in transaction WE20 to ensure that the settings for the EDI partner are correct.
  Verify the message type and output type settings in transaction WE81 and NACE respectively.
  
  
  
  Analyze the EDI Message: Use transaction WE02 or WE05 to analyze the EDI messages that were sent and received. Look for any errors or discrepancies in the message format or content.
  
  
  Consult Logs: Check the application logs (transaction SLG1) for any additional error messages or warnings that may provide more context about the issue.
  
  
  Testing: If changes are made to the configuration or data, perform tests to ensure that the shipping instruction can be processed successfully without generating the error.
  
  
  Contact Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP team for further assistance.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Documentation: Refer to the official SAP documentation for EDI and SCM for detailed information on configuration and troubleshooting.
  Community Forums: Check SAP Community forums or other user groups for similar issues and solutions shared by other users.
  Transaction Codes:
  
  WE20: Partner Profiles
  WE02 / WE05: EDI Message Monitoring
  NACE: Output Types
  SLG1: Application Log
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.