How To Fix WZRE_ALE_OUT002 - An error occurred during IDoc creation of type & (Key: &)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WZRE_ALE_OUT - EDI Messages: Outbound Processing

• Message number: 002

• Message text: An error occurred during IDoc creation of type & (Key: &)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WZRE_ALE_OUT002 - An error occurred during IDoc creation of type & (Key: &) ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation for the SAP error message:
  
  SAP Error Message:
  WZRE_ALE_OUT002
  
  Text: An error occurred during IDoc creation of type & (Key: &)
  
  Cause:
  This error occurs during the creation of an IDoc (Intermediate Document) of a specific type when the system encounters an issue. The placeholders & will be replaced by the actual IDoc type and key in the runtime message.
  Common causes include:
  
  Incorrect or missing partner profile configuration: The partner profile for the receiving system might not be properly set up or missing.
  Incorrect message type or IDoc type mapping: The message type assigned to the partner profile does not match the IDoc type being created.
  Master data or data inconsistencies: The data being sent does not comply with the IDoc structure or mandatory fields are missing.
  Authorization issues: The user or process creating the IDoc lacks necessary authorizations.
  Technical problems: Issues with the ALE distribution model, RFC connections, or system communication.
  Custom enhancements or user exits: Custom code in IDoc processing might cause errors during IDoc creation.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Check the exact error details:
  
  Look at the full error message in the application log or transaction where the error occurred.
  Use transaction WE02 or WE05 to display the IDoc and check the status and error details.
  
  
  
  Verify partner profile configuration:
  
  Use transaction WE20 to check the partner profile.
  Ensure the partner type, partner number, message type, and IDoc type are correctly maintained.
  Confirm that the outbound parameters are correctly set.
  
  
  
  Check the distribution model:
  
  Use transaction BD64 to verify the distribution model.
  Ensure the message type and partner are correctly assigned.
  
  
  
  Validate master data and input data:
  
  Check the data triggering the IDoc creation for completeness and correctness.
  Ensure mandatory fields for the IDoc type are filled.
  
  
  
  Check RFC connections:
  
  Use transaction SM59 to test the RFC destination to the partner system.
  Ensure the connection is active and working.
  
  
  
  Review authorizations:
  
  Verify that the user or background job creating the IDoc has the necessary authorizations.
  
  
  
  Check for custom code issues:
  
  If there are user exits or BADIs related to IDoc processing, debug or review them for errors.
  
  
  
  Reprocess or recreate the IDoc:
  
  After fixing the root cause, recreate the IDoc or reprocess the failed IDoc.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transactions:
  
  WE02 / WE05: Display IDocs and their status.
  WE20: Partner profiles.
  BD64: Distribution model.
  SM59: RFC destinations.
  WE19: Test tool for IDoc processing.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes:
  
  Search SAP Support Portal for notes related to the specific IDoc type and error.
  Common notes related to ALE and IDoc creation errors.
  
  
  
  Documentation:
  
  SAP Help Portal on ALE and IDoc processing.
  SAP Community forums for similar issues.
  
  
  
  
  If you provide the exact IDoc type and key from the error message, I can help you with more specific troubleshooting steps.