How To Fix WP731 - Error reading intermediate document descriptions

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WP - Messages from POS interface

• Message number: 731

• Message text: Error reading intermediate document descriptions

What causes this issue?

This is probably an internal error.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Contact your system administrator.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WP731 - Error reading intermediate document descriptions ?

  SAP Error Message:
  WP731 - Error reading intermediate document descriptions
  
  
  Cause:
  The error WP731 typically occurs when there is a problem reading the intermediate document (IDoc) descriptions in SAP. This can happen due to:
  
  Missing or inconsistent IDoc metadata in the system.
  Corrupted or incomplete IDoc data.
  Issues with the IDoc type or message type definitions.
  Transport or system inconsistencies where the IDoc definitions are not properly imported or activated.
  Authorization issues preventing the system from reading the IDoc descriptions.
  Problems in the IDoc interface or ALE configuration.
  
  
  Explanation:
  SAP uses intermediate documents (IDocs) for data exchange between systems. Each IDoc has a description that defines its structure and segments. When SAP tries to process or display an IDoc and cannot find or read its description, it raises the WP731 error.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check IDoc Type and Message Type:
  
  Verify that the IDoc type and message type exist and are active in the system.
  Use transaction WE30 (IDoc Type Development) to check if the IDoc type