How To Fix EA891 - The IDoc number & is not an outgoing IDoc

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EA - IDoc Basis Messages

• Message number: 891

• Message text: The IDoc number & is not an outgoing IDoc

What causes this issue?

Only status values can be generated for an outbound IDoc. The IDoc
selected, however, is an inbound IDoc.

How to fix this error?

You must check the IDoc number. Use the possible entries from field
<LS>IDoc number</>.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EA891 - The IDoc number & is not an outgoing IDoc ?

  The SAP error message EA891 indicates that the IDoc number specified is not recognized as an outgoing IDoc. This can occur for several reasons, and understanding the cause is essential for resolving the issue. Here’s a breakdown of potential causes, solutions, and related information:
  Causes:
  
  Incorrect IDoc Number: The IDoc number provided may be incorrect or mistyped.
  IDoc Status: The IDoc may not be in an outgoing status. It could be in a status that indicates it has not been sent or processed correctly.
  IDoc Type: The IDoc type may not be configured for outgoing processing, or it may be an incoming IDoc.
  IDoc Processing Errors: There may have been errors during the processing of the IDoc that prevented it from being sent.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the IDoc processing settings or partner profiles.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Verify IDoc Number: Double-check the IDoc number for accuracy. Ensure that you are using the correct IDoc number that corresponds to an outgoing IDoc.
  Check IDoc Status: Use transaction code WE02 or WE05 to check the status of the IDoc. Look for the status code; outgoing IDocs typically have a status of 03 (sent) or 12 (awaiting processing).
  Review IDoc Type: Ensure that the IDoc type you are working with is configured for outgoing processing. You can check this in transaction WE30 (IDoc type definition).
  Analyze Error Logs: If the IDoc has processing errors, check the error logs for details. You can use transaction WE02 or WE05 to find any error messages associated with the IDoc.
  Check Partner Profiles: Ensure that the partner profiles (transaction WE20) are correctly configured for the IDoc type and that the outbound parameters are set up properly.
  Reprocess IDoc: If the IDoc is in an error status, you may need to correct the issue and reprocess the IDoc using transaction BD87.
  
  Related Information:
  
  IDoc Status Codes: Familiarize yourself with the various IDoc status codes to understand the processing state of IDocs.
  Transaction Codes:
  
  WE02/WE05: Display IDocs
  WE20: Partner Profiles
  WE30: IDoc Type Definition
  BD87: Reprocess IDocs
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to IDoc processing that may be relevant to your version of SAP.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the EA891 error and implement a solution to resolve it. If the issue persists, consider reaching out to your SAP support team for further assistance.