How To Fix WG078 - Order confirmation cannot be sent. Error "&" in creating IDoc.


WG078 - Overview

  • Message type: E = Error

  • Message class: WG - Messages for store order and investment buy

  • Message number: 078

  • Message text: Order confirmation cannot be sent. Error "&" in creating IDoc.

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  • What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WG078 - Order confirmation cannot be sent. Error "&" in creating IDoc. ?
    SAP Error Message:
    WG078 - Order confirmation cannot be sent. Error "&" in creating IDoc.
    
    
    Cause: This error occurs when SAP tries to create an IDoc (Intermediate Document) for sending an order confirmation but encounters an issue during the IDoc creation process. The placeholder "&" in the message is replaced by a specific error text or code that provides more detail about the problem. Common causes include: Master data issues: Missing or incorrect partner profiles, message types, or distribution model entries. Configuration errors: Incorrect or incomplete ALE/IDoc configuration, such as partner profiles not maintained for the receiving system. Authorization problems: The user or process creating the IDoc lacks necessary authorizations. Technical problems: Issues with the IDoc interface, such as missing segments, incorrect data in the order confirmation, or problems in the output determination. Communication errors: Problems in the communication layer (RFC, ALE, EDI subsystem).
    Solution: Check the detailed error message: The "&" in the message is replaced by a specific error text.

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