How To Fix WP718 - Controller & invalid in IDoc & for receipt &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WP - Messages from POS interface

• Message number: 718

• Message text: Controller & invalid in IDoc & for receipt &

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WP718 - Controller & invalid in IDoc & for receipt & ?

  The SAP error message WP718 typically appears in the context of IDoc processing, especially related to goods receipt or similar logistics processes. The message text usually reads something like:
  "Controller & invalid in IDoc & for receipt &"
  
  Meaning / Cause
  
  Controller & invalid in IDoc & for receipt & means that the Controller field in the IDoc is either missing, incorrect, or does not correspond to a valid controller in the SAP system for the given goods receipt or process.
  The Controller in SAP logistics usually refers to a person or organizational unit responsible for controlling or managing the process.
  This error occurs during IDoc inbound processing when the system tries to validate the controller field but cannot find a matching or valid controller.
  Possible causes:
  The controller number or code in the IDoc segment is incorrect or does not exist in the SAP system.
  The controller master data is missing or incomplete.
  The IDoc segment structure or