How To Fix WP715 - Maximum no. of allowed gaps exceeded in IDoc &

WP715 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WP - Messages from POS interface

• Message number: 715

• Message text: Maximum no. of allowed gaps exceeded in IDoc &

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WP715 - Details

• SAP Error Message:
  WP715 Maximum no. of allowed gaps exceeded in IDoc &
  
  Meaning / Cause
  This error occurs during IDoc processing, specifically when handling hierarchical data segments (e.g., in a delivery or shipment IDoc). The message indicates that the IDoc contains more gaps (missing segment numbers or sequence breaks) than the system allows.
  
  Gaps refer to missing segment numbers in the IDoc structure. For example, if segment numbers jump from 0001 to 0004, segments 0002 and 0003 are missing, which are considered gaps.
  SAP enforces a maximum allowed number of such gaps to ensure data consistency and integrity.
  Exceeding this limit means the IDoc is structurally inconsistent or corrupted, possibly due to:
  Incorrect IDoc generation by the sending system.
  Manual changes or errors in IDoc data.
  Issues in the middleware or interface layer that manipulates the IDoc.
  Transport or communication errors causing segment loss.
  
  
  
  
  Where It Occurs
  
  During inbound IDoc processing (e.g., in transaction WE02, WE19, or during batch processing).
  When the