How To Fix 6M020 - Idoc was ignored and set to status 53.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 6M - MDM Messages (Plugin)

• Message number: 020

• Message text: Idoc was ignored and set to status 53.

What causes this issue?

This Idoc contains no application data and was marked during the XI
mapping step.

System Response

Idoc was set to status 53.

How to fix this error?

Nothing

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 6M020 - Idoc was ignored and set to status 53. ?

  The SAP error message "6M020: IDoc was ignored and set to status 53" indicates that an IDoc (Intermediate Document) has been processed but was not successfully processed by the receiving system. The status 53 means that the IDoc has been set to "error" status, which typically indicates that there was an issue with the data or the processing logic.
  Causes:
  
  Data Issues: The IDoc may contain invalid or incomplete data that does not meet the requirements of the receiving system.
  Mapping Errors: There may be issues with the mapping of fields between the sending and receiving systems.
  Configuration Issues: The IDoc type or message type may not be correctly configured in the receiving system.
  Application Errors: The receiving application may have encountered an error while processing the IDoc.
  Communication Issues: There may be network or communication problems between the systems.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check IDoc Data: Review the data in the IDoc to ensure that all required fields are populated and that the data is valid.
  
  Use transaction WE02 or WE05 to display the IDoc and check for any errors in the data.
  
  
  
  Review Error Logs: Check the error logs in the receiving system to identify the specific reason for the failure.
  
  Use transaction SLG1 to view application logs related to the IDoc processing.
  
  
  
  Correct Mapping: If there are mapping issues, ensure that the fields in the IDoc are correctly mapped to the fields in the receiving system.
  
  
  Configuration Check: Verify that the IDoc type and message type are correctly configured in the receiving system.
  
  Check the partner profiles using transaction WE20 to ensure that the settings are correct.
  
  
  
  Reprocess the IDoc: After correcting any issues, you can reprocess the IDoc.
  
  Use transaction BD87 to reprocess the IDoc.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation: If the issue persists, consult SAP documentation or support for further troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  IDoc Status Codes: Familiarize yourself with IDoc status codes to understand the various states an IDoc can be in. Status 53 indicates an error, while other statuses may indicate successful processing or other issues.
  Transaction Codes:
  
  WE02 / WE05: Display IDocs
  BD87: Reprocess IDocs
  WE20: Partner Profiles
  SLG1: Application Logs
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address known issues related to IDoc processing.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and take appropriate action to resolve it.