How To Fix WP506 - Int. error: & additional segments expected in IDOC &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WP - Messages from POS interface

• Message number: 506

• Message text: Int. error: & additional segments expected in IDOC &

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WP506 - Int. error: & additional segments expected in IDOC & ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation for the SAP error message:
  
  SAP Error Message:
  WP506 Int. error: & additional segments expected in IDOC &
  
  Meaning / 
  Cause:
  
  This error occurs during IDoc processing (Inbound or Outbound) when the IDoc structure does not meet the expected format.
  Specifically, the message indicates that the IDoc is missing one or more required segments that the processing function module or the IDoc type definition expects.
  The placeholders & in the message are replaced by the actual segment names or numbers during runtime.
  This usually happens if:
  The IDoc is incomplete or truncated.
  The IDoc was incorrectly generated or modified.
  The partner system sent an IDoc missing mandatory segments.
  The IDoc type or message type configuration expects additional segments that are not present.
  There is a mismatch between the IDoc type/version expected and the one received.
  
  
  
  
  Where it occurs:
  
  During IDoc inbound processing (e.g., when the IDoc is being processed by the inbound function module).
  During IDoc outbound processing or validation.
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