How To Fix EA160 - No IDocs were passed to be displayed

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EA - IDoc Basis Messages

• Message number: 160

• Message text: No IDocs were passed to be displayed

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EA160 - No IDocs were passed to be displayed ?

  The SAP error message EA160 "No IDocs were passed to be displayed" typically occurs when you are trying to display IDocs in transaction WE02 or WE05, but there are no IDocs available for the selection criteria you have provided. Here’s a breakdown of the cause, potential solutions, and related information:
  Cause:
  
  No IDocs Exist: The most straightforward reason is that there are simply no IDocs that match the selection criteria you have entered (e.g., date range, status, message type).
  Incorrect Selection Criteria: The filters you have applied may be too restrictive, leading to no results being returned.
  IDoc Processing Issues: If IDocs were processed and deleted or archived, they may no longer be available for display.
  Authorization Issues: Lack of proper authorizations may prevent you from viewing the IDocs, although this typically results in a different error message.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Selection Criteria: Review the selection criteria you are using in WE02 or WE05. Try broadening the date range or removing filters to see if any IDocs appear.
  Verify IDoc Status: Ensure that you are looking for IDocs that are in a status that you expect to find. For example, if you are looking for processed IDocs, ensure you are not filtering out those with a status of "30" (successfully processed).
  Check IDoc Archive Settings: If your system is set up to archive IDocs, check the archive settings to see if the IDocs you are looking for have been archived.
  Use Different Transactions: If you suspect that IDocs may have been processed or archived, you can check other transactions like SARA (for archiving) or WE10 (for IDoc search) to see if they exist in the system.
  Authorization Check: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to view IDocs. You may need to consult with your SAP security team if you suspect this is the issue.
  
  Related Information:
  
  IDoc Status Codes: Familiarize yourself with IDoc status codes to understand what each status means and how it affects visibility.
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  WE02: Display IDocs
  WE05: Display IDocs with more options
  WE10: IDoc search
  SARA: Archive management
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or updates related to IDoc processing and display.
  System Logs: Review system logs (transaction SLG1) for any errors or warnings that might provide additional context.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to diagnose and resolve the issue related to the EA160 error message in SAP.