How To Fix WZRE_IDOC006 - Specify an owner

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WZRE_IDOC - Messages For IDOC Tool

• Message number: 006

• Message text: Specify an owner

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WZRE_IDOC006 - Specify an owner ?

  Certainly! Here's detailed information about the SAP error message WZRE_IDOC006 - Specify an owner:
  
  Error Message
  WZRE_IDOC006: Specify an owner
  
  Cause
  This error occurs when processing an IDoc (Intermediate Document) in SAP, and the system expects an "owner" to be specified for the IDoc or a related object, but it is missing or not maintained.
  In many SAP scenarios, especially in workflows or custom IDoc processing, the "owner" refers to a responsible user or organizational unit that should be assigned to handle or process the IDoc. If this information is not provided or cannot be determined, the system raises this error.
  Common causes include:
  
  Missing assignment of an owner in the partner profile or related configuration.
  Custom enhancements or user-exits expecting an owner field to be filled but it is empty.
  Workflow or process steps requiring an owner to be assigned but no valid owner found.
  Incorrect or incomplete master data or configuration related to the IDoc processing.
  
  
  Solution
  To resolve the error WZRE_IDOC006 - Specify an owner, follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Partner Profile Configuration:
  
  Use transaction WE20 to check the partner profile for the relevant partner.
  Verify if the owner or responsible person is maintained or if any custom fields related to ownership are filled.
  
  
  
  Review IDoc Processing Logic:
  
  If there are custom enhancements (user-exits, BADIs, or custom programs) involved in IDoc processing, check if they require an owner to be specified.
  Ensure that the logic correctly assigns or fetches the owner information.
  
  
  
  Maintain Owner in Master Data:
  
  If the owner is derived from master data (e.g., material master, vendor master, customer master), ensure that the relevant fields are maintained.
  For example, if the owner is a user responsible for a sales document or purchase order, verify that the responsible person is assigned.
  
  
  
  Check Workflow or Process Configuration:
  
  If the IDoc triggers a workflow, verify the workflow configuration to ensure that the owner or agent is correctly determined.
  Use transaction SWDD (Workflow Builder) or SWI1 (Workflow Log) to analyze the workflow steps.
  
  
  
  Debug or Analyze the IDoc:
  
  Use transaction WE02 or WE05 to display the IDoc and check the data segments.
  Identify where the owner information is expected and missing.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes or Documentation:
  
  Search SAP Support Portal for notes related to WZRE_IDOC006.
  Sometimes, SAP provides specific notes or patches if this is a known issue.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  WE20 - Partner Profiles
  WE02 / WE05 - IDoc Display
  SWDD - Workflow Builder
  SWI1 - Workflow Log
  
  
  
  IDoc Processing:
  
  IDocs require proper configuration of partner profiles and sometimes assignment of responsible users.
  Custom developments may require additional fields like owner to be maintained.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes:
  
  Check SAP Notes for any updates or patches related to this error message.
  
  
  
  
  If you provide more context (e.g., which IDoc type, process, or module you are working with), I can help tailor the solution further.