How To Fix EA165 - You will find detailed information in the previous status records

EA165 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EA - IDoc Basis Messages

• Message number: 165

• Message text: You will find detailed information in the previous status records

Self-Explanatory Message

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EA165 - You will find detailed information in the previous status records ?

  The SAP error message EA165 typically indicates that there is an issue related to the status of a document or transaction in the system. This message often arises in the context of workflows, document processing, or status management within SAP modules such as Materials Management (MM), Sales and Distribution (SD), or Production Planning (PP).
  
  Cause:
  The error message EA165 usually occurs due to one of the following reasons:
  
  Status Conflicts: The document or transaction you are trying to process has a status that does not allow the action you are attempting. For example, if a purchase order is already completed or canceled, you may not be able to make further changes.
  Incomplete Data: There may be missing or incomplete data in the previous status records that are required for the current operation.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to change the status of the document.
  Workflow Issues: If the document is part