How To Fix WE056 - Enter a valid entry combination

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 056

• Message text: Enter a valid entry combination

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WE056 - Enter a valid entry combination ?

  SAP Error Message:
  WE056 - Enter a valid entry combination
  
  
  Cause:
  The error message WE056 typically occurs during the processing of IDocs (Intermediate Documents) in SAP. It indicates that the system expects a valid combination of fields (usually segment fields or control record fields) but the entered or received data does not match any valid combination defined in the system.
  Common scenarios causing this error include:
  
  Incorrect or missing data in the IDoc segment fields.
  The combination of fields (e.g., segment type and segment number, or message type and IDoc type) does not exist or is not allowed.
  Custom validation or partner profile settings require a specific combination that is not met.
  Incorrect partner profile or message type configuration.
  Data inconsistencies or mapping errors in the EDI or ALE process.
  
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the WE056 error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Check the IDoc Data:
  
  Use transaction WE02 or WE05 to display the IDoc.
  Verify the segment data and ensure all mandatory fields are correctly filled.
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