How To Fix WZRE_IDOC008 - An initial value is not allowed

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WZRE_IDOC - Messages For IDOC Tool

• Message number: 008

• Message text: An initial value is not allowed

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WZRE_IDOC008 - An initial value is not allowed ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation for the SAP error message WZRE_IDOC008: "An initial value is not allowed":
  
  Error Message
  WZRE_IDOC008: An initial value is not allowed
  
  Cause
  This error typically occurs during IDoc processing or data transfer when a field that is mandatory or expected to have a meaningful value is found to be initial (empty or zero). In SAP, some fields are not allowed to be empty or zero because they are key fields or required for further processing.
  Common scenarios include:
  
  A segment or field in the IDoc is left blank or zero, but the business logic or the IDoc structure requires a non-initial value.
  The mapping or data extraction logic did not populate a mandatory field.
  Custom enhancements or user exits incorrectly set a field to initial.
  The inbound or outbound process expects a value, but the source system or interface did not provide it.
  
  
  Solution
  To resolve this error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Identify the Field Causing the Error:
  
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