How To Fix ED168 - & not found

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ED - ABAP/4 Editor messages

• Message number: 168

• Message text: & not found

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ED168 - & not found ?

  The SAP error message ED168 typically indicates that there is an issue related to the Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) or the IDoc (Intermediate Document) processing. This error can occur when the system is unable to find a specific IDoc or when there is a problem with the configuration or data related to the IDoc.
  Cause:
  
  IDoc Not Found: The IDoc you are trying to process does not exist in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be issues with the configuration of the EDI/IDoc settings in SAP.
  Data Issues: The data being sent or received may not match the expected format or structure.
  Authorization Issues: The user or process may not have the necessary permissions to access the IDoc.
  System Errors: There could be underlying system issues or inconsistencies in the database.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check IDoc Status: Use transaction code WE02 or WE05 to check the status of the IDoc. Look for any errors or issues that may indicate why the IDoc is not found.
  Verify Configuration: Ensure that the EDI/IDoc configuration is correctly set up. This includes checking partner profiles, message types, and port settings.
  Review Data: Validate the data being sent or received to ensure it conforms to the expected structure and format.
  Check Authorizations: Ensure that the user or process has the necessary authorizations to access and process the IDoc.
  Reprocess IDoc: If the IDoc is found but in an error state, you may need to reprocess it. This can be done using transaction code BD87.
  Consult Logs: Check the application logs (transaction SLG1) for any additional error messages or information that can help diagnose the issue.
  Contact Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP team for further assistance.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  WE02/WE05: To monitor IDocs.
  BD87: To reprocess IDocs.
  SLG1: To check application logs.
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for EDI and IDoc processing for more detailed information on configuration and troubleshooting.
  Community Forums: SAP Community and other forums can be helpful for finding similar issues and solutions shared by other users.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue related to the ED168 error message in SAP.