How To Fix EA097 - IDoc '&' has already been received, therefore reception is refused

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EA - IDoc Basis Messages

• Message number: 097

• Message text: IDoc '&' has already been received, therefore reception is refused

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EA097 - IDoc '&' has already been received, therefore reception is refused ?

  The SAP error message EA097 indicates that an IDoc (Intermediate Document) with a specific identifier has already been received by the system, and as a result, the system is refusing to process it again. This error typically occurs in scenarios where duplicate IDocs are sent to the SAP system, which can happen due to various reasons such as network issues, retries in the sending system, or incorrect configurations.
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate IDoc Transmission: The sending system may have retried sending the IDoc due to a timeout or failure in the initial transmission.
  IDoc Control Record: The IDoc control record may not have been properly updated or cleared after processing, leading to the system thinking that the IDoc is still in process.
  IDoc Status: The IDoc may have been processed but not properly acknowledged, causing the sending system to resend it.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues in the configuration of the IDoc processing, such as incorrect settings in the partner profiles.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check IDoc Status: Use transaction code WE02 or WE05 to check the status of the IDoc in question. If it has already been processed, you may need to acknowledge it in the sending system.
  Review Logs: Look at the application logs (transaction SLG1) to find more details about the processing of the IDoc and any errors that may have occurred.
  Delete or Correct Duplicate IDoc: If the IDoc is indeed a duplicate and not needed, you can delete it from the inbound queue using transaction code WE19 (test tool) or by using the appropriate IDoc processing transaction.
  Adjust Sending System: If the sending system is configured to resend IDocs on failure, ensure that it properly handles acknowledgments and does not resend IDocs that have already been processed.
  Partner Profile Settings: Check the partner profile settings (transaction WE20) to ensure that the settings for IDoc processing are correct and that the system is configured to handle duplicates appropriately.
  
  Related Information:
  
  IDoc Types: Understand the type of IDoc being processed and its expected behavior.
  IDoc Processing: Familiarize yourself with the IDoc processing logic in SAP, including how acknowledgments work.
  Monitoring Tools: Use monitoring tools like transaction SM58 (for asynchronous RFC) to check for any issues in the communication between systems.
  SAP Notes: Search for relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to IDoc processing and duplicates.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the EA097 error and ensure that IDocs are processed correctly in your SAP system.