How To Fix EA888 - Command file could be started, but IDocs still have old status

EA888 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EA - IDoc Basis Messages

• Message number: 888

• Message text: Command file could be started, but IDocs still have old status

What causes this issue?

The command file was started successfully but an error occurred when
trying to write the new status '18' for the IDocs in this block.

How to fix this error?

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

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

EA888 - Details

• The SAP error message "EA888 Command file could be started, but IDocs still have old status" typically indicates an issue with the processing of IDocs (Intermediate Documents) in the SAP system. This error can occur in various scenarios, often related to the integration of systems or the processing of data.
  Causes:
  
  IDoc Processing Issues: The IDocs may not have been processed correctly due to errors in the data or configuration.
  Status Update Failure: The system may have attempted to process the IDocs, but the status update did not occur as expected, possibly due to a system error or a timeout.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the IDoc processing, such as incorrect partner profiles or message types.
  Batch Job Failures: If IDocs are processed in batch jobs, a failure in the job could lead to this error.
  Network Issues: If the IDocs are being sent to an external system, network issues could