How To Fix EA866 - IDoc number & has been put down for deletion

EA866 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EA - IDoc Basis Messages

• Message number: 866

• Message text: IDoc number & has been put down for deletion

What causes this issue?

The IDoc has been marked for deletion during processing of a
notification. The status '31' is set for the outbound IDoc.

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?

Due to the status of '31', the IDoc can now be archived through an
archiving session.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

EA866 - Details

• The SAP error message EA866 indicates that an IDoc (Intermediate Document) has been marked for deletion. This can occur for various reasons, and understanding the cause and finding a solution is essential for resolving the issue.
  
  Cause:
  
  Manual Deletion: The IDoc may have been manually marked for deletion by a user or through a program.
  Processing Errors: If an IDoc encounters errors during processing, it may be set for deletion as part of error handling.
  Configuration Settings: Certain configurations in the IDoc processing settings may lead to automatic deletion of IDocs under specific conditions.
  Data Issues: If the data in the IDoc is incorrect or incomplete, it may be flagged for deletion.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check IDoc Status: Use transaction code WE02 or WE05 to check the status of the IDoc. Look for any error messages or logs that might indicate why it was marked for deletion.
  Review Error Logs: If the IDoc was marked for deletion due to processing