How To Fix EDATEX216 - You cannot execute the data exchange task because of its status

EDATEX216 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EDATEX - Messages for Data Exchange Processes

• Message number: 216

• Message text: You cannot execute the data exchange task because of its status

What causes this issue?

You attempted to execute the following DATEX task:
Point of delivery:,,&v1&
Process:,,&v2&
Status:,,,,&v3&
Due date:,,&v4&

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

You can only execute DATEX tasks that have the status <ls>scheduled</>.

System Response

INCLUDE ISU_VERARB OBJECT DOKU ID TX

How to fix this error?

INCLUDE ISU_KORR OBJECT DOKU ID TX

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EDATEX216 - You cannot execute the data exchange task because of its status ?

  The SAP error message EDATEX216 indicates that a data exchange task cannot be executed due to its current status. This error typically arises in the context of data exchange processes, such as those involving Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) or other data transfer mechanisms within SAP.
  
  Cause:
  The error is usually caused by one of the following reasons:
  
  Task Status: The data exchange task may be in a status that does not allow it to be executed. Common statuses that can prevent execution include "In Process," "Completed," "Error," or "Cancelled."
  Locking Issues: The task might be locked by another process or user, preventing it from being executed.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings that restrict the execution of the task based on its status.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the EDATEX216 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Task Status:
  
  Navigate to the relevant transaction or report where the data exchange task is managed.
  Check the status of the task. If