How To Fix EDATEX202 - Internal error: IDOC for data exchange task has already been created

EDATEX202 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EDATEX - Messages for Data Exchange Processes

• Message number: 202

• Message text: Internal error: IDOC for data exchange task has already been created

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EDATEX202 - Details

• The SAP error message EDATEX202 indicates that there is an internal error related to the IDOC (Intermediate Document) for a data exchange task that has already been created. This typically occurs in scenarios where the system attempts to create an IDOC for a data exchange task that has already been processed or is in the process of being processed.
  Causes:
  
  
  Duplicate Processing: The error often arises when there is an attempt to create an IDOC for a task that has already been initiated. This can happen due to:
  
  A retry mechanism that triggers the creation of an IDOC again.
  A manual trigger of the data exchange task while another instance is still processing.
  
  
  
  System 
  Configuration Issues: Misconfigurations in the IDOC processing settings or data exchange task settings can lead to this error.
  
  
  Concurrency Issues: If multiple processes are trying to create IDOCs for the same data exchange task simultaneously, it can lead to conflicts.
  
  
  Incomplete Previous Processing: