How To Fix B1272 - Error when closing IDoc: Status not set

B1272 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: B1 - ALE group messages

• Message number: 272

• Message text: Error when closing IDoc: Status not set

What causes this issue?

The IDoc could not be closed in the previous step because no status
record was written. This error can only result from a program error.

How to fix this error?

Please contact SAP.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message B1272 - Error when closing IDoc: Status not set ?

  The SAP error message B1272, which states "Error when closing IDoc: Status not set," typically occurs when there is an issue with the processing of an IDoc (Intermediate Document) in the SAP system. This error indicates that the IDoc could not be closed properly because its status has not been set correctly.
  Causes:
  
  Incomplete Processing: The IDoc may not have been processed completely, leading to an inability to set the status.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the IDoc processing settings or in the partner profiles.
  Application Errors: The application that is supposed to process the IDoc may have encountered an error, preventing it from updating the IDoc status.
  Database Issues: There could be database-related issues, such as locks or inconsistencies, that prevent the IDoc status from being updated.
  Custom Code: If there are custom enhancements or user exits that manipulate IDoc processing, they may be causing the issue.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check IDoc Status: Use transaction WE02