How To Fix EA406 - IDoc & was saved but cannot or should not be processed

EA406 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EA - IDoc Basis Messages

• Message number: 406

• Message text: IDoc & was saved but cannot or should not be processed

What causes this issue?

IDoc &v1& was saved in the database. However, it was not transferred to
the application either because an error occurred or because the IDoc is
not to be processed immediately according to the partner profile.

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?

Please check in the display whether an error occurred and change the
IDoc accordingly.

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Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EA406 - IDoc & was saved but cannot or should not be processed ?

  The SAP error message EA406 indicates that an IDoc (Intermediate Document) was saved but cannot or should not be processed. This error typically arises during the processing of IDocs in SAP systems, particularly in scenarios involving data exchange between different systems.
  Causes of EA406 Error
  
  
  IDoc Status: The IDoc may have a status that prevents it from being processed. Common statuses that can lead to this error include:
  
  30 (Error)
  51 (Application document not posted)
  62 (IDoc not processed)
  
  
  
  Data Issues: There may be issues with the data contained in the IDoc, such as:
  
  Missing mandatory fields.
  Incorrect data formats.
  Data that violates business rules or constraints.
  
  
  
  
  Configuration Issues: The IDoc processing configuration may not be set up correctly, leading to issues in processing.
  
  
  Application Logic: The application logic in the receiving system may reject the IDoc due to business rules or validation failures.
  
  
  Communication Issues: Problems in communication between systems (e.g., network issues, system downtime) can also lead to this error.
  
  
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