How To Fix EA128 - IDoc '&' no longer in outbound IDoc queue. Refresh the queue.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EA - IDoc Basis Messages

• Message number: 128

• Message text: IDoc '&' no longer in outbound IDoc queue. Refresh the queue.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EA128 - IDoc '&' no longer in outbound IDoc queue. Refresh the queue. ?

  The SAP error message EA128 indicates that a specific IDoc (Intermediate Document) identified by the ID '&' is no longer present in the outbound IDoc queue. This can happen for several reasons, and understanding the cause and potential solutions is essential for troubleshooting.
  Causes of EA128 Error
  
  
  IDoc Processing Completed: The IDoc may have already been processed successfully, and thus it has been removed from the outbound queue.
  
  
  IDoc Deletion: The IDoc might have been deleted from the queue due to a manual intervention or a scheduled job that cleans up old or processed IDocs.
  
  
  IDoc Status Change: The IDoc may have changed its status to an error or another status that removes it from the outbound queue.
  
  
  System Issues: There could be issues with the SAP system itself, such as database inconsistencies or problems with the IDoc processing logic.
  
  
  Network Issues: If the IDoc was supposed to be sent to an external system, network issues could have caused it to be lost or not sent.
  
  
  Solutions
  
  
  Refresh the Queue: As suggested by the error message, refreshing the outbound IDoc queue can help. You can do this by navigating to the transaction code WE02 or WE05 to check the status of IDocs and see if the IDoc is still present.
  
  
  Check IDoc Status: Use transaction WE02 or WE05 to look for the IDoc by its ID. Check its status to see if it has been processed, errored out, or deleted.
  
  
  Reprocess IDoc: If the IDoc is in an error status, you can attempt to reprocess it using transaction BD87 or WE19 (for testing).
  
  
  Check Logs: Review the application logs (transaction SLG1) for any related error messages that might provide more context on why the IDoc is missing.
  
  
  Monitor Background Jobs: If there are background jobs that handle IDoc processing, check their status to ensure they are running correctly and not causing deletions or failures.
  
  
  Consult Basis Team: If the issue persists, it may be necessary to involve the SAP Basis team to check for any underlying system issues or database inconsistencies.
  
  
  Related Information
  
  
  IDoc Types: Understanding the type of IDoc you are working with can help in troubleshooting. Different IDoc types may have different processing rules.
  
  
  IDoc Status Codes: Familiarize yourself with IDoc status codes (e.g., 03 for successfully sent, 30 for error) to better understand the state of your IDocs.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues related to IDoc processing that might be relevant to your version of SAP.
  
  
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation on IDoc processing for best practices and troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the EA128 error and take appropriate action to resolve it.