How To Fix EDATEX266 - You cannot override the data exchange task because of its reason

EDATEX266 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EDATEX - Messages for Data Exchange Processes

• Message number: 266

• Message text: You cannot override the data exchange task because of its reason

What causes this issue?

You attempted to override the following data exchange task:
Point of delivery:,,&v1&
Process:,,&v2&
Status:,,,,&v3&
Due date:,,&v4&
You can only override data exchange tasks that have the data exchange
reason <ZH><LS>Generated Automatically</></>.

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.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EDATEX266 - You cannot override the data exchange task because of its reason ?

  The SAP error message EDATEX266 indicates that you cannot override a data exchange task due to its reason. This typically occurs 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 usually arises when:
  
  Task Status: The data exchange task is in a status that does not allow for overriding. For example, it may be completed, canceled, or in a state that is locked for changes.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to override the task.
  System Configuration: Certain configurations in the system may prevent overriding tasks based on specific business rules or settings.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the EDATEX266 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Task Status: Review the status of the data exchange task. If it is completed or canceled, you may need to create a new task instead of trying to override the existing one.
  
  
  Review