How To Fix WE017 - Entry reset

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 017

• Message text: Entry reset

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WE017 - Entry reset ?

  SAP Error Message:
  WE017 - Entry reset
  
  1. Cause of the Error
  The error message WE017 - Entry reset typically occurs during IDoc processing in SAP. It indicates that an IDoc segment entry has been reset or deleted unexpectedly during processing. This usually happens when the system tries to process or update an IDoc segment, but the segment entry is no longer available or has been reset in the database.
  Common causes include:
  
  Inconsistent IDoc data: The segment entry might have been deleted or reset due to previous errors or manual intervention.
  Parallel processing conflicts: Multiple processes trying to update the same IDoc segment simultaneously.
  Database inconsistencies: Corruption or inconsistencies in the IDoc tables (e.g., EDIDC, EDID4, EDIDS).
  Incorrect or incomplete IDoc processing logic: Custom code or user exits that improperly manipulate IDoc segments.
  Transport or system copy issues: IDoc data not properly migrated or restored.
  
  
  2. Solution
  To resolve the WE017 Entry reset error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Check IDoc Status and