How To Fix EA708 - Inbound IDocs: IDoc number & invalid

EA708 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EA - IDoc Basis Messages

• Message number: 708

• Message text: Inbound IDocs: IDoc number & invalid

What causes this issue?

The IDoc with number &v1& was to be given to IDoc inbound processing.
However, no IDoc with this number could be found.

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

Technical details:
Function module 'EDI_DOCUMENT_OPEN_FOR_READ' was terminated with
exception 'DOCUMENT_NOT_EXIST' or 'DOCUMENT_NUMBER_INVALID'.
Error number in table T100: &v2&
1st parameter of error message: &v3&
2nd parameter of error message: &v4&

System Response

How to fix this error?

Check whether the IDoc with number &V1& exists.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EA708 - Inbound IDocs: IDoc number & invalid ?

  The SAP error message EA708 indicates that there is an issue with an inbound IDoc (Intermediate Document) where the IDoc number specified is invalid. This error typically occurs during the processing of IDocs in SAP systems, particularly when the system is trying to process an IDoc that does not exist or has not been correctly formatted.
  Cause of EA708 Error
  
  Invalid IDoc Number: The IDoc number provided in the inbound message does not exist in the system. This could be due to a typo or an incorrect reference.
  IDoc Deletion: The IDoc may have been deleted or archived, making it unavailable for processing.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be issues with the configuration of the IDoc processing, such as incorrect partner profiles or message types.
  Data Transfer Issues: Problems during data transfer (e.g., network issues) could lead to incomplete or corrupted IDoc data.
  IDoc Status: The IDoc might be in a status that does not allow it