How To Fix WP214 - Internal error: IDoc could not be created

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WP - Messages from POS interface

• Message number: 214

• Message text: Internal error: IDoc could not be created

What causes this issue?

The IDoc could not be created. The following information is available:
Function module IDOC_INBOUND_WRITE_TO_DB
Parameter state_of_processing = &V1&
Function module IDOC_START_INBOUND
sy-subrc = &V2&

System Response

Processing was terminated.

How to fix this error?

Please note the content of this error message and contact your system
administrator.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WP214 - Internal error: IDoc could not be created ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation regarding the SAP error message:
  
  SAP Error Message:
  WP214 Internal error: IDoc could not be created
  
  Cause:
  The error WP214 typically occurs when the system tries to create an IDoc (Intermediate Document) but fails due to an internal inconsistency or configuration issue. Common causes include:
  
  
  Partner Profile Issues:
  
  The partner profile (WE20) for the logical system or partner number is missing or incorrectly maintained. Without a valid partner profile, the system cannot determine how to create or send the IDoc.
  
  
  Message Type or IDoc Type Not Defined:
  
  The message type or IDoc type required for the process is not properly configured or assigned.
  
  
  Missing or Incorrect Port Definition:
  
  The port (WE21) used for IDoc communication is not defined or incorrectly configured.
  
  
  Authorization Issues:
  
  The user or process creating the IDoc lacks the necessary authorizations.
  
  
  Internal System Errors:
  
  Sometimes, internal inconsistencies or bugs in the SAP system or custom code (user exits, BADIs) can cause IDoc creation to fail.
  
  
  Incorrect or Missing Control Record Data:
  
  The control record of the IDoc cannot be created due to missing or invalid data.
  
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Partner Profile (WE20):  
  
  Verify that the partner profile exists for the partner/logical system involved.  
  Ensure the message type and process code are correctly maintained.  
  Confirm that the outbound parameters are properly set.
  
  
  
  Verify Port Definition (WE21):  
  
  Check that the port used for IDoc transmission is correctly defined and active.
  
  
  
  Check Message Type and IDoc Type Configuration:  
  
  Use transaction WE82 to verify message type assignments.  
  Use WE30 to check IDoc type definitions.
  
  
  
  Review Authorizations:  
  
  Ensure the user or background job creating the IDoc has the necessary authorizations (e.g., S_IDOC_ALL, S_IDOC_ADM).
  
  
  
  Analyze the IDoc Creation Program or Function Module:  
  
  If custom code is involved, debug or check for errors in user exits or BADIs related to IDoc creation.
  
  
  
  Check for SAP Notes:  
  
  Search for relevant SAP Notes that address known bugs or issues related to WP214.
  
  
  
  Use Transaction WE02 / WE05:  
  
  Check if any IDocs were partially created or if there are related error messages.
  
  
  
  System Logs and Dumps:  
  
  Check SM21 and ST22 for system logs and short dumps that might give more insight.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:  
  
  WE20: Partner Profiles  
  WE21: Port Definition  
  WE82: Message Type Assignment  
  WE30: IDoc Type Development  
  WE02 / WE05: IDoc Display and Monitoring  
  SM21: System Log  
  ST22: ABAP Dump Analysis
  
  
  
  SAP Notes:  
  
  Check SAP Service Marketplace or SAP ONE Support Launchpad for notes related to WP214 or IDoc creation errors.
  
  
  
  IDoc Basics:  
  
  IDocs are used for asynchronous data exchange between SAP systems or between SAP and external systems. Proper configuration of partner profiles, ports, and message types is essential.
  
  
  
  
  If you provide more context (e.g., which process triggers the error, system version, or logs), I can help with more specific troubleshooting steps.