How To Fix WE012 - Number of changed entries: &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WE - Messages for EAN Customizing and for EAN management in MM_BD

• Message number: 012

• Message text: Number of changed entries: &

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WE012 - Number of changed entries: & ?

  Certainly! Here's detailed information about the SAP error message WE012:
  
  SAP Error Message: WE012 - Number of changed entries: &
  
  1. Meaning / Cause
  
  WE012 is an informational message generated during the processing of IDoc (Intermediate Document) data.
  The message indicates that a certain number of entries in the IDoc data have been changed during processing.
  The placeholder & is replaced by the actual number of changed entries.
  This message typically appears when IDoc data is being edited or updated, for example, during inbound processing or when using tools like WE19 (IDoc test tool) or WE02/WE05 (IDoc display).
  It is not an error but an informational message to notify the user or developer that some data entries were modified.
  
  
  2. When does it occur?
  
  When IDoc segments or fields are changed manually or programmatically.
  During IDoc inbound processing if the system modifies data to meet validation or conversion requirements.
  When using IDoc test tools or during debugging, if the user changes segment data.
  
  
  3. Solution / Action
  
  Since WE012 is informational, no corrective action is required unless the changes are unexpected.
  If the changes are unexpected or cause issues, investigate:
  
  What entries were changed?
  Why were they changed? (Check user actions, custom code, or standard processing logic)
  
  
  Use transaction WE02 or WE05 to display the IDoc and verify the data before and after changes.
  If changes are due to custom enhancements (user exits, BADIs), review the code to ensure changes are correct.
  If the message appears during testing (e.g., WE19), confirm that the test data modifications are intentional.
  
  
  4. Related Information
  
  Message Class: WE (IDoc processing)
  Transaction Codes:
  
  WE02 / WE05 - Display IDocs
  WE19 - IDoc Test Tool
  WE20 - Partner Profiles
  
  
  IDoc Processing:
  
  IDocs are used for data exchange between SAP systems or between SAP and external systems.
  During inbound processing, data may be validated and adjusted.
  
  
  Debugging:
  
  If you want to trace why entries were changed, set breakpoints in user exits or standard function modules involved in IDoc processing.
  
  
  SAP Notes:
  
  Check SAP Notes for any known issues related to IDoc processing and message WE012 if you suspect abnormal behavior.
  
  
  
  
  Summary
  
  
  
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  Message
  WE012 - Number of changed entries: &
  
  
  Type
  Informational message
  
  
  Cause
  IDoc data entries were changed during processing or editing
  
  
  Solution
  Usually no action needed; verify changes if unexpected
  
  
  Related Tcodes
  WE02, WE05, WE19, WE20
  
  
  
  
  If you have a specific scenario or need help analyzing the changes, please provide more details about the IDoc type, processing step, or customizations involved.