How To Fix WP721 - Max. no. POS errors exceeded in IDoc &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WP - Messages from POS interface

• Message number: 721

• Message text: Max. no. POS errors exceeded in IDoc &

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WP721 - Max. no. POS errors exceeded in IDoc & ?

  The SAP error message:
  WP721 Max. no. POS errors exceeded in IDoc &
  typically occurs during IDoc processing, indicating that the maximum allowed number of position (POS) errors in the IDoc has been exceeded. This means that the IDoc contains too many errors in its segment data, and as a result, the system stops processing it to avoid further issues.
  
  Cause
  
  The IDoc being processed contains multiple segment-level errors (POS errors).
  The number of errors exceeds the configured maximum threshold for allowable errors in an IDoc.
  These errors can be due to incorrect or inconsistent data in the IDoc segments, such as missing mandatory fields, invalid values, or data format issues.
  The error threshold is set to prevent processing of IDocs with too many errors, which could lead to inconsistent or incomplete data updates.
  
  
  Solution
  
  
  Analyze the IDoc Errors:
  
  Use transaction WE02 or WE05 to display the IDoc and check the detailed error messages for each segment.
  Identify the specific segments and fields causing the errors.
  
  
  
  Correct the Data:
  
  Fix the root cause of the errors in the source system or the interface sending the IDoc.
  If the IDoc is inbound, check the sending system or middleware for data correctness.
  If the IDoc is outbound, check the master data or transactional data generating the IDoc.
  
  
  
  Adjust the Error Threshold (if appropriate):
  
  The maximum number of POS errors allowed is controlled by a parameter in the IDoc processing configuration.
  You can increase the threshold if you want to allow more errors before the IDoc is rejected, but this is generally not recommended as it may lead to data inconsistencies.
  The parameter is maintained in the partner profile (transaction WE20) under the inbound parameters, or in the processing code.
  Alternatively, the threshold can be set in the program or function module processing the IDoc.
  
  
  
  Reprocess the IDoc:
  
  After correcting the data or adjusting the threshold, reprocess the IDoc using transaction BD87 or WE19 (for test reprocessing).
  
  
  
  Implement Data Validation:
  
  To prevent recurrence, implement validation checks in the sending system or middleware.
  Use user-exits or BAdIs to validate data before IDoc creation.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  WE02 / WE05 — Display IDocs and analyze errors.
  WE20 — Partner profiles (to check or adjust error thresholds).
  BD87 — Reprocess IDocs.
  WE19 — Test tool for IDocs.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes and Documentation:
  
  Check SAP Notes related to IDoc error handling and POS error thresholds.
  Review SAP Help Portal documentation on IDoc processing and error handling.
  
  
  
  Common IDoc Error Types:
  
  Missing mandatory fields.
  Incorrect data formats.
  Referential integrity errors.
  Authorization issues.
  
  
  
  
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  Error Message
  WP721 Max. no. POS errors exceeded in IDoc &
  
  
  Cause
  Too many segment-level errors in the IDoc exceeding the allowed maximum number of errors.
  
  
  Solution
  Analyze errors (WE02/WE05), correct data, optionally adjust error threshold (WE20), reprocess IDoc (BD87/WE19).
  
  
  Prevention
  Data validation before IDoc creation, proper error handling in interface.
  
  
  
  
  If you provide the specific IDoc type or scenario, I can help with more detailed troubleshooting steps.