How To Fix EA701 - Process & could not be started for IDoc number &

EA701 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EA - IDoc Basis Messages

• Message number: 701

• Message text: Process & could not be started for IDoc number &

What causes this issue?

Process &v2& could not be started for IDoc number &v1&, because in the
partner profile found for the IDoc, no user was entered as the party to
be notified.

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 enter a user as the party to be notified in the partner profile.
Other organizational units are not supported for processes.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EA701 - Process & could not be started for IDoc number & ?

  The SAP error message EA701 indicates that a process could not be started for a specific IDoc (Intermediate Document) number. This error typically arises in the context of IDoc processing, which is used for data interchange between SAP systems and external systems.
  Causes of EA701 Error
  
  
  
  Configuration Issues: The IDoc processing may not be properly configured in the system. This could include missing or incorrect settings in the partner profiles or port definitions.
  
  
  Missing Function Module: The function module that is supposed to process the IDoc might be missing or not activated in the system.
  
  
  Authorization Issues: The user or process trying to start the IDoc processing may not have the necessary authorizations.
  
  
  System Errors: There could be underlying system issues, such as memory problems or other resource constraints that prevent the process from starting.
  
  
  IDoc Status: The IDoc may be in a status that does not allow it to be processed (e.g., it might be