How To Fix EA839 - IDoc '&' could not be closed after status was set

EA839 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EA - IDoc Basis Messages

• Message number: 839

• Message text: IDoc '&' could not be closed after status was set

What causes this issue?

IDoc number &v1& could not be closed after the status was set to
'archived' (program &v2&, routine &v3&).

System Response

The IDoc could not be archived.

How to fix this error?

Please check for database errors.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

EA839 - Details

• The SAP error message EA839 indicates that an IDoc (Intermediate Document) could not be closed after its status was set. This error typically arises during the processing of IDocs, which are used for data interchange between SAP systems and external systems.
  Causes:
  
  IDoc Status Issues: The IDoc may have been set to a status that does not allow it to be closed. For example, if the IDoc is in a status that indicates it has not been processed correctly, it cannot be closed.
  Database Locking: There may be a database lock on the IDoc, preventing it from being updated or closed.
  
  Configuration Issues: Incorrect configuration in the IDoc processing settings or partner profiles can lead to this error.
  Program Errors: There may be a bug or error in the custom program or function module that is processing the IDoc.
  Communication Issues: If the IDoc is being processed in a distributed environment, communication issues between systems can