How To Fix WGDS_PROCESS117 - Key &2 in segment E1BPPAREX for level &1 is not valid

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WGDS_PROCESS - Global data synchronisation

• Message number: 117

• Message text: Key &2 in segment E1BPPAREX for level &1 is not valid

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WGDS_PROCESS117 - Key &2 in segment E1BPPAREX for level &1 is not valid ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation for the SAP error message:
  
  SAP Error Message:
  WGDS_PROCESS117 Key &2 in segment E1BPPAREX for level &1 is not valid
  
  Meaning / 
  Cause:
  This error occurs during the processing of IDocs (Intermediate Documents) in SAP, specifically when handling the segment E1BPPAREX. The message indicates that the key value (&2) provided in the segment E1BPPAREX for the specified hierarchy level (&1) is not valid or does not exist in the expected context.
  
  E1BPPAREX is an extension segment used in various IDocs (e.g., Purchase Order, Invoice, etc.) to carry additional/custom data.
  The key in this segment is usually a reference to a particular data element or a structure that must be valid and recognized by the system.
  The error typically means that the system cannot find or match the key value in the customizing tables or the expected data dictionary for that segment and level.
  
  
  Common Causes:
  
  Incorrect or missing key values in the IDoc segment