How To Fix EA431 - No file is generated as the status and IDoc numbers are empty.

EA431 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EA - IDoc Basis Messages

• Message number: 431

• Message text: No file is generated as the status and IDoc numbers are empty.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EA431 - No file is generated as the status and IDoc numbers are empty. ?

  The SAP error message EA431, which states "No file is generated as the status and IDoc numbers are empty," typically occurs in the context of IDoc processing, particularly when trying to generate an output file from IDocs. This error indicates that the system did not find any IDocs with a valid status or IDoc number to process, which is necessary for generating the output file.
  Causes:
  
  No IDocs Available: There may be no IDocs available for processing, which means that the system cannot find any records to generate a file.
  IDoc Status: The IDocs that are supposed to be processed might not be in the correct status. For example, they may be in a status that does not allow them to be processed (e.g., status 51 - "Application document not posted").
  Selection Criteria: The selection criteria used to fetch IDocs for processing might be too restrictive or incorrect, leading to no IDocs being selected.
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