How To Fix WZRE_ALE_MONITOR2018 - Number of deviations (Control record &1; segments &2)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WZRE_ALE_MONITOR2 - IDoc Monitor

• Message number: 018

• Message text: Number of deviations (Control record &1; segments &2)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WZRE_ALE_MONITOR2018 - Number of deviations (Control record &1; segments &2) ?

  SAP Error Message:
  
  WZRE_ALE_MONITOR2018
  
  Text: Number of deviations (Control record &1; segments &2)
  
  Cause:
  This error message appears in the context of ALE (Application Link Enabling) monitoring and indicates that there are deviations or inconsistencies detected in the IDoc segments or control records during the ALE monitoring process.
  
  Control record &1 refers to the specific IDoc control record number or identifier.
  Segments &2 refers to the number of segment deviations found in that IDoc.
  
  The deviations typically mean that the IDoc structure or data does not conform to the expected format or that there are errors in the segments of the IDoc. This can happen due to:
  
  Incorrect or incomplete data in the IDoc segments.
  Mismatched or missing segments.
  Issues in the ALE configuration or partner profiles.
  Problems during IDoc generation or processing.
  Data inconsistencies between sender and receiver systems.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Check the IDoc in WE02 / WE05:
  
  Use transaction WE02 or WE05 to display the IDoc with the control record number mentioned in the error.
  Look for segments with errors or status other than 53 (success).
  Analyze the segment data for missing or incorrect fields.
  
  
  
  Analyze the error details:
  
  Check the status records and error messages associated with the IDoc.
  Identify which segments are causing the deviations.
  
  
  
  Verify ALE configuration:
  
  Check partner profiles (transaction WE20) for correct message types and process codes.
  Ensure that the distribution model (transaction BD64) is correctly maintained.
  
  
  
  Correct the data or reprocess the IDoc:
  
  If the data is incorrect, correct it in the source system or manually edit the IDoc if possible.
  Reprocess the IDoc using transaction BD87 or by triggering the inbound processing again.
  
  
  
  Check for custom enhancements or user exits:
  
  If there are custom validations or user exits, verify that they are not causing the deviations.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  Search for SAP Notes related to ALE IDoc deviations or the specific message number for any known issues or patches.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transactions:
  
  WE02 / WE05 – Display IDocs
  WE20 – Partner Profiles
  BD64 – Distribution Model
  BD87 – Reprocess IDocs
  SM58 – Check for background job errors or update failures
  
  
  
  IDoc Status Codes:
  
  Status 51 – Application document not posted (error)
  Status 53 – Application document posted successfully
  
  
  
  ALE Monitoring:
  
  ALE monitors check the consistency and correctness of IDocs exchanged between systems.
  Deviations indicate that the IDoc does not meet the expected format or data requirements.
  
  
  
  
  Summary:
  The error WZRE_ALE_MONITOR2018 indicates that the ALE monitor has found deviations in the IDoc control record and its segments. The solution involves analyzing the IDoc data and structure, verifying ALE configuration, correcting data issues, and reprocessing the IDoc. Proper use of SAP transactions for IDoc monitoring and processing is essential to resolve this issue.