How To Fix E0729 - IDoc no. & already has status 68

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: E0 - SAP EDI messages

• Message number: 729

• Message text: IDoc no. & already has status 68

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message E0729 - IDoc no. & already has status 68 ?

  The SAP error message E0729, which states "IDoc no. & already has status 68," indicates that the IDoc (Intermediate Document) you are trying to process has already been processed and is in status 68. Status 68 typically means that the IDoc has been successfully processed, but it is now in a state where it cannot be processed again.
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Processing: The IDoc has already been processed successfully, and any attempt to process it again will result in this error.
  Incorrect Reprocessing Attempt: You might be trying to reprocess an IDoc that has already been acknowledged or processed, which is not allowed.
  IDoc Status Management: The IDoc status management in SAP prevents reprocessing of IDocs that have already been completed.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check IDoc Status: Use transaction code WE02 or WE05 to check the status of the IDoc. If it is indeed in status 68, you will need to determine if any further action is required.
  No Reprocessing Needed: If the IDoc has been processed correctly, no further action is needed. You can simply acknowledge that the IDoc has been handled.
  Error Handling: If you believe the IDoc should be reprocessed (for example, if there was an error in the processing), you may need to create a new IDoc with the same data instead of trying to reprocess the existing one.
  Custom Logic: If your business process requires reprocessing of IDocs, you may need to implement custom logic to handle such scenarios, but this should be done with caution to avoid data inconsistencies.
  
  Related Information:
  
  IDoc Status Codes: Familiarize yourself with the various IDoc status codes to understand what each status means. Status 68 indicates successful processing, while other statuses may indicate errors or pending actions.
  IDoc Monitoring: Regularly monitor IDocs using transaction codes like WE02, WE05, or WE19 to ensure that they are processed correctly and to identify any issues early.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for more detailed information on IDoc processing and error handling.
  
  If you continue to face issues or if the IDoc should not be in status 68, consider reaching out to your SAP support team for further investigation.