How To Fix DV255 - The dispatch indicator has been deleted in the log

DV255 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: DV - EHS: Messages for Report Shipping

• Message number: 255

• Message text: The dispatch indicator has been deleted in the log

What causes this issue?

The document order has been checked and not released for sending. In
the DDOC log, the dispatch flag was set to "invalid".

System Response

Processing of this document order is stopped.

How to fix this error?

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

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message DV255 - The dispatch indicator has been deleted in the log ?

  The SAP error message DV255, which states "The dispatch indicator has been deleted in the log," typically relates to issues with the dispatching of background jobs or processes in the SAP system. This error can occur in various contexts, often when there is a problem with the job scheduling or execution.
  
  Cause:
  
  Job Deletion: The dispatch indicator may have been deleted due to a manual intervention or an automated process that cleans up old or failed jobs.
  System Errors: There may be underlying system errors or inconsistencies in the job management tables.
  Authorization Issues: Lack of proper authorizations for the user trying to execute or manage the job can lead to this error.
  
  Configuration Issues: Incorrect configuration settings in the job scheduling or background processing settings can also lead to this error.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Job Status: Use transaction codes like SM37 to check the status of the background jobs. Look for any jobs that may have failed