How To Fix WZRE_ALE_IN000 - Conversion error: IDoc & segment & nummer &: &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WZRE_ALE_IN - EDI Messages: Inbound Processing

• Message number: 000

• Message text: Conversion error: IDoc & segment & nummer &: &

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WZRE_ALE_IN000 - Conversion error: IDoc & segment & nummer &: & ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation for the SAP error message:
  
  SAP Error Message:
  WZRE_ALE_IN000 Conversion error: IDoc & segment & nummer &: &
  
  Meaning / Cause:
  This error occurs during the processing of an IDoc (Intermediate Document) in ALE (Application Link Enabling) or EDI (Electronic Data Interchange) scenarios. The message indicates a conversion error while trying to process a specific IDoc segment.
  
  IDoc &: The IDoc type involved.
  segment &: The segment name within the IDoc.
  nummer &: The segment number or occurrence.
  &: The detailed error description or cause.
  
  Typical causes include:
  
  Data format mismatch: The data in the IDoc segment does not conform to the expected format or data type defined in the segment structure.
  Missing or invalid data: Required fields in the segment are missing or contain invalid values.
  Incorrect segment structure: The segment structure in the IDoc does not match the expected structure in the receiving system.
  Conversion routine errors: Custom or standard conversion routines (user exits, BAdIs) used during IDoc processing may fail.
  Character encoding issues: Special characters or incorrect encoding can cause conversion failures.
  Version mismatch: The IDoc version or message type does not match the expected version in the system.
  
  
  Where does it occur?
  
  During inbound or outbound IDoc processing.
  When the system tries to convert the raw IDoc data into the internal SAP format.
  In transaction codes like WE02, WE19, or during ALE/EDI inbound processing.
  
  
  How to analyze:
  
  
  Check the IDoc in WE02 / WE05:
  
  Look at the segment mentioned in the error.
  Check the data content for invalid or unexpected values.
  
  
  
  Check the segment definition:
  
  Use transaction WE31 to view the segment structure.
  Verify the data types and lengths.
  
  
  
  Check the message type and IDoc type:
  
  Use WE81 and WE30 to verify the message and IDoc types.
  
  
  
  Check conversion routines:
  
  Look for any user exits or BAdIs that might be modifying the segment data.
  Debug the inbound processing function module (e.g., IDOCINPUT*).
  
  
  
  Check for character encoding issues:
  
  If the IDoc contains special characters, verify the code page settings.
  
  
  
  Check system logs and dumps:
  
  Use ST22 for short dumps.
  Use SM21 for system logs.
  
  
  
  
  Possible Solutions:
  
  
  Correct the data in the IDoc segment:
  
  Fix invalid or missing data fields.
  Ensure data matches the expected format and length.
  
  
  
  Adjust segment structure or version:
  
  If the IDoc version is incorrect, regenerate or adjust the IDoc type/message type.
  
  
  
  Fix conversion routines:
  
  Debug and correct any custom code in user exits or BAdIs.
  
  
  
  Handle special characters:
  
  Ensure proper character encoding and conversion.
  
  
  
  Reprocess the IDoc:
  
  After corrections, reprocess the IDoc using WE19 or re-trigger inbound processing.
  
  
  
  
  Additional Notes:
  
  This error is quite generic and always relates to data conversion issues during IDoc processing.
  Always start by analyzing the exact segment and data causing the problem.
  If the error message contains more detailed text (the last &), it often gives a clue about the exact nature of the conversion error (e.g., "numeric value expected", "field too long", etc.).
  
  
  If you provide the exact text of the last parameter (&) or the IDoc type and segment, I can help you with a more specific diagnosis.