How To Fix B1278 - IDoc &: status & cannot be processed

B1278 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: B1 - ALE group messages

• Message number: 278

• Message text: IDoc &: status & cannot be processed

What causes this issue?

IDoc number &v1& was passed to ALE inbound processing with status &v2&.
IDocs with this status cannot be processed in inbound processing in
this case.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Please consult the person responsible for managing your system.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message B1278 - IDoc &: status & cannot be processed ?

  The SAP error message B1278 indicates that an IDoc (Intermediate Document) cannot be processed due to its status. The message typically includes the IDoc number and its current status, which can help in diagnosing the issue.
  
  Cause:
  The error can occur due to several reasons, including but not limited to:
  
  
  IDoc Status: The IDoc may be in a status that does not allow it to be processed. Common statuses that can cause this error include:
  
  30: Error
  51: Application document not posted
  62: IDoc is not ready for processing
  
  
  
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the IDoc processing in the system, such as missing or incorrect settings in the partner profiles.
  
  
  Data Issues: The data contained in the IDoc may be incorrect or incomplete, leading to processing failures.
  
  
  Application Errors: The application that is supposed to process the IDoc may have encountered an error, preventing it from completing the processing.
  
  
  Network Issues: If the IDoc is