How To Fix E0746 - IDoc status records could not be received by R/2 System

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: E0 - SAP EDI messages

• Message number: 746

• Message text: IDoc status records could not be received by R/2 System

What causes this issue?

The R/2 system could not accept the status records sent.
R/2 system error message: &v1&.

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

System Response

How to fix this error?

Please look at table T100 in the R/2 system under the following error
message:
Application area: &v2&
Error number: &v3&.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message E0746 - IDoc status records could not be received by R/2 System ?

  The SAP error message E0746, which states "IDoc status records could not be received by R/2 System," typically indicates an issue with the communication between the SAP system and an R/2 system (which is an older SAP system). This error can occur during the processing of IDocs (Intermediate Documents), which are used for data interchange between SAP systems and external systems.
  Causes:
  
  Connection Issues: There may be network connectivity problems between the SAP system and the R/2 system.
  Configuration Errors: Incorrect configuration settings in the RFC (Remote Function Call) destination or in the IDoc processing settings.
  IDoc Processing Errors: The IDoc may have errors that prevent it from being processed correctly.
  R/2 System Availability: The R/2 system may be down or not available for processing incoming IDocs.
  Authorization Issues: The user or system may not have the necessary authorizations to send IDocs to the R/2 system.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Network Connectivity: Ensure that there is proper network connectivity between the SAP system and the R/2 system. You can use tools like ping or traceroute to diagnose network issues.
  Review RFC Configuration: Verify the RFC destination settings in transaction SM59. Ensure that the connection parameters are correct and that the connection is working.
  Monitor IDoc Status: Use transaction WE02 or WE05 to monitor the status of IDocs. Check for any errors or issues with the IDocs that are being sent.
  Check R/2 System Status: Ensure that the R/2 system is up and running. You may need to contact the system administrator for the R/2 system to confirm its status.
  Review Authorizations: Check the user authorizations for the user or system that is attempting to send the IDocs. Ensure that they have the necessary permissions.
  Error Logs: Check the application logs (transaction SLG1) for any additional error messages that may provide more context about the issue.
  
  Related Information:
  
  IDoc Types: Familiarize yourself with the specific IDoc types being used and their configurations.
  SAP Notes: Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation on IDoc processing and troubleshooting for more detailed guidance.
  
  If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, it may be necessary to engage SAP support or consult with a technical expert who specializes in SAP IDoc processing and R/2 systems.