How To Fix E0848 - Inbound IDocs: Temporary IDoc number status could not be deleted

E0848 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: E0 - SAP EDI messages

• Message number: 848

• Message text: Inbound IDocs: Temporary IDoc number status could not be deleted

What causes this issue?

IDoc numbers which were saved temporarily in the INDX file could not be
deleted.
The IDocs had already been transferred to the application and cannot be
processed again by the application due to their status (double-posting
is not possible). You should, however, ensure that the file was
deleted.

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

Technical information, that is, parameters for the INDX-Delete command:
INDX-Area: &v1&
INDX-Key: &v2&

System Response

How to fix this error?

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message E0848 - Inbound IDocs: Temporary IDoc number status could not be deleted ?

  The SAP error message E0848, which states "Inbound IDocs: Temporary IDoc number status could not be deleted," typically occurs when there is an issue with the processing of IDocs (Intermediate Documents) in the SAP system. This error indicates that the system was unable to delete the temporary status of an IDoc, which can happen for several reasons.
  Causes:
  
  Database Locking Issues: The IDoc might be locked by another process, preventing the deletion of its temporary status.
  IDoc Processing Errors: If there were errors during the processing of the IDoc, it might not be able to transition to a completed state.
  
  Configuration Issues: Incorrect configuration in the IDoc processing settings can lead to this error.
  System Performance Issues: High load on the system or database can lead to timeouts or failures in processing IDocs.
  Missing Authorizations: The user or process attempting to delete the IDoc status may not have the necessary authorizations.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check for Locks: Use transaction code