How To Fix EA184 - Immediate processing was not possible

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EA - IDoc Basis Messages

• Message number: 184

• Message text: Immediate processing was not possible

What causes this issue?

The IDoc is supposed to be immediately transferred to the application
for processing in a separate context.
An error has occurred, which is described more precisely below:
The module TH_ARFC_LOCAL_RESOURCES is called to check whether another
asynchronous process can be opened. This is not possible in the current
situation. The IDocs are therefore not transferred to the application.
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System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Use report RBDAPP01 to transfer IDocs to the application.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EA184 - Immediate processing was not possible ?

  The SAP error message EA184 ("Immediate processing was not possible") typically occurs in the context of background processing or when a transaction cannot be executed immediately due to certain conditions. This error can arise in various scenarios, such as during the execution of batch jobs, workflows, or when trying to process certain transactions that require immediate execution but cannot be completed due to system constraints or configuration issues.
  Causes:
  
  System Load: The system may be under heavy load, causing it to reject immediate processing requests.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings that prevent immediate processing, such as settings in the job scheduling or workflow management.
  Resource Availability: Required resources (like background processing jobs or system resources) may not be available at the moment.
  Locking Issues: The transaction may be locked by another process, preventing immediate execution.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to execute the transaction immediately.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check System Load: Monitor the system performance and load. If the system is busy, try again later or schedule the job for a less busy time.
  Review Configuration: Check the configuration settings related to background processing and workflows. Ensure that they are set up correctly to allow immediate processing.
  Resource Management: Ensure that there are enough background processing resources available. You can check the status of background jobs in transaction SM37.
  Lock Management: Use transaction SM12 to check for any locks that may be preventing the transaction from being processed. If necessary, release the locks.
  Authorization Check: Verify that the user has the necessary authorizations to perform the action. You can check this in transaction SU53 or by consulting with your security team.
  Retry the Transaction: Sometimes, simply retrying the transaction after a short period can resolve the issue if it was caused by temporary conditions.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SM37 (Job Monitoring), SM12 (Lock Entries), and SU53 (Authorization Check).
  SAP Notes: Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  System Logs: Review system logs (transaction SLG1) for any additional error messages or warnings that may provide more context about the issue.
  
  If the problem persists after trying the above solutions, it may be necessary to consult with your SAP Basis team or SAP support for further assistance.