How To Fix WZRE_ALE_MONITOR2042 - IDoc was copied from IDoc &1 (Segment &2 was deleted)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WZRE_ALE_MONITOR2 - IDoc Monitor

• Message number: 042

• Message text: IDoc was copied from IDoc &1 (Segment &2 was deleted)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WZRE_ALE_MONITOR2042 - IDoc was copied from IDoc &1 (Segment &2 was deleted) ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation for the SAP error message:
  
  SAP Error Message:
  WZRE_ALE_MONITOR2042
  
  Text: IDoc was copied from IDoc &1 (Segment &2 was deleted)
  
  Cause:
  This message occurs during ALE/IDoc processing when an IDoc is copied from another IDoc, but one or more segments that existed in the original IDoc (&1) have been deleted or are missing in the copied IDoc. Specifically, segment &2 was deleted in the copied IDoc.
  This situation typically arises in scenarios such as:
  
  IDoc modification or filtering during processing (e.g., in user-exits or BAdIs).
  Custom logic that copies IDocs but removes certain segments.
  ALE monitoring detects that the copied IDoc structure differs from the original, particularly missing segments.
  
  
  Explanation:
  
  The system is informing you that the IDoc currently being processed is a copy of another IDoc (&1).
  However, during the copy, segment &2 was deleted.
  This is a warning or informational message indicating a structural difference between the original and copied IDoc.
  
  
  Possible Causes in Detail:
  
  Custom code (user-exits, BAdIs) that copies IDocs and deletes segments.
  IDoc filtering or segment suppression in ALE distribution.
  Manual intervention or programmatic changes to IDoc data.
  ALE monitor detects inconsistency in IDoc segment structure.
  
  
  Solution / How to Handle:
  
  
  Check Custom Code:
  
  Review any user-exits, BAdIs, or custom programs that manipulate IDocs.
  Look for logic that copies IDocs and deletes segments.
  Ensure that segment deletion is intentional and handled correctly.
  
  
  
  Verify IDoc Processing Logic:
  
  Confirm that the deletion of the segment &2 is expected.
  If the segment is required for downstream processing, avoid deleting it.
  
  
  
  ALE Monitoring:
  
  Use transaction WE02 or WE05 to display the original and copied IDocs.
  Compare the segments to understand what was deleted.
  
  
  
  Adjust Filtering or Distribution Model:
  
  If segment deletion is due to filtering in the distribution model, adjust the filters accordingly.
  
  
  
  Documentation and Communication:
  
  Document the reason for segment deletion.
  Inform relevant teams if this impacts downstream systems.
  
  
  
  If Unintentional:
  
  Correct the code or configuration to prevent segment deletion.
  Reprocess the IDoc if necessary.
  
  
  
  
  Additional Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  WE02 / WE05 - Display IDocs
  WE19 - Test tool for IDocs (can be used to simulate copying and segment deletion)
  BD87 - Reprocess IDocs
  
  
  
  Related Notes / SAP Help:
  
  Check SAP Notes related to ALE and IDoc processing for your SAP version.
  Review documentation on IDoc segment filtering and copying.
  
  
  
  ALE Monitor:
  
  The message is generated by the ALE monitor to help track IDoc changes during processing.
  
  
  
  
  Summary:
  
  
  
  Aspect
  Details
  
  
  
  
  Cause
  IDoc copied from another IDoc, but segment &2 was deleted during copy.
  
  
  Effect
  Warning about structural difference in IDoc segments.
  
  
  Solution
  Review and correct custom code or configuration that deletes segments. Confirm if deletion is intentional. Use WE02/WE05 to analyze IDocs.
  
  
  Tools
  WE02, WE05, WE19, BD87, ALE Monitor
  
  
  
  
  If you provide the specific IDoc types or scenario, I can help you with more tailored advice.