How To Fix WSTI038 - Errors occurred when creating the IDoc.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WSTI - Messages about Store Workbench, Physical Inventory

• Message number: 038

• Message text: Errors occurred when creating the IDoc.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WSTI038 - Errors occurred when creating the IDoc. ?

  SAP Error Message:
  
  WSTI038 - Errors occurred when creating the IDoc.
  
  Cause:
  The error message WSTI038 indicates that there was a problem during the creation of an IDoc (Intermediate Document) in SAP. This usually happens when the system tries to generate an IDoc for data exchange (e.g., ALE, EDI, or interfacing scenarios), but some issue prevents the IDoc from being created successfully.
  Common causes include:
  
  Incorrect or missing partner profile configuration: The partner profile (WE20) might be incomplete or incorrect, causing the IDoc creation to fail.
  Incorrect message type or process code: The message type or process code assigned to the partner or the transaction might be wrong or missing.
  Data inconsistencies or missing mandatory fields: The data being sent to the IDoc might be incomplete or inconsistent, causing the IDoc generation to fail.
  Authorization issues: The user or process creating the IDoc might lack necessary authorizations.
  Technical problems: Issues like database errors, system dumps, or communication failures.
  Incorrect or missing distribution model: The distribution model (BD64) might not be properly maintained for the message type and partner combination.
  Errors in the function module or user exit: If custom code or user exits are involved in IDoc creation, errors there can cause this message.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve WSTI038, follow these steps:
  
  
  Check the detailed error log:
  
  Use transaction WE02 or WE05 to display the IDoc and check the status and error details.
  Look for status records with error messages that provide more specific information.
  
  
  
  Verify partner profile (WE20):
  
  Ensure the partner profile is correctly maintained for the partner number, message type, and process code.
  Check that the outbound parameters are correctly set.
  
  
  
  Check distribution model (BD64):
  
  Verify that the distribution model includes the correct sender and receiver, message type, and filters.
  Re-generate the model if necessary.
  
  
  
  Validate message type and process code:
  
  Confirm that the message type and process code used in the IDoc creation are correct and consistent with the configuration.
  
  
  
  Check data completeness:
  
  Ensure that all mandatory fields required for the IDoc segments are filled.
  Validate the data being sent to the IDoc creation function/module.
  
  
  
  Review authorization:
  
  Confirm that the user or background job creating the IDoc has the necessary authorizations.
  
  
  
  Check for custom code issues:
  
  If user exits, BADIs, or custom function modules are involved, debug or review the code for errors.
  
  
  
  Reprocess or recreate the IDoc:
  
  After fixing the root cause, try to recreate the IDoc or reprocess the failed IDoc.
  
  
  
  Check system logs and dumps:
  
  Use transaction ST22 for dumps and SM21 for system logs to identify any underlying system issues.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  WE02 / WE05: Display IDocs and their status.
  WE20: Partner profiles.
  BD64: Distribution model.
  WE19: Test tool for IDoc creation.
  SM58: Check transactional RFC errors.
  ST22: ABAP dumps.
  SM21: System log.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes:
  
  Search SAP Support Portal for notes related to WSTI038 for specific scenarios or known bugs.
  
  
  
  IDoc Status Codes:
  
  Status 51: Application document not posted (error during processing).
  Status 64: IDoc ready to be transferred to the partner.
  Status 03: Data passed to port OK.
  
  
  
  Common IDoc Troubleshooting Steps:
  
  Check partner profiles and ports.
  Validate message types and process codes.
  Use WE19 to simulate IDoc creation.
  Debug the IDoc creation function module if needed.
  
  
  
  
  If you provide more context (e.g., transaction used, message type, partner type, or logs), I can help with a more specific diagnosis.