How To Fix EA890 - The IDoc number & does not exist in the database

EA890 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EA - IDoc Basis Messages

• Message number: 890

• Message text: The IDoc number & does not exist in the database

What causes this issue?

No IDoc could be found in the database for number &v1&.

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?

You must check the IDoc number. You can search for an IDoc number
by using the possible entries in the field IDoc number.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EA890 - The IDoc number & does not exist in the database ?

  The SAP error message EA890, which states "The IDoc number & does not exist in the database," typically indicates that the system is unable to find the specified IDoc in the database. This can occur for several reasons. Below are the potential causes, solutions, and related information for this error:
  Causes:
  
  IDoc Not Created: The IDoc may not have been created successfully due to an error in the process that generates it.
  IDoc Deletion: The IDoc may have been deleted from the database, either manually or through a process that cleans up old IDocs.
  Incorrect IDoc Number: The IDoc number being referenced may be incorrect or mistyped.
  Database Issues: There may be issues with the database that prevent the IDoc from being retrieved.
  IDoc Status: The IDoc may be in a status that does not allow it to be accessed or processed.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Verify IDoc Creation: Check the process that generates the IDoc to ensure it completed successfully.