How To Fix EDOCUMENT_CL119 - Receivable Transfer File already created and in progress

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EDOCUMENT_CL - EDOCUMENT_CL

• Message number: 119

• Message text: Receivable Transfer File already created and in progress

What causes this issue?

You tried to trigger transferring receivables for the selected
eDocument, however, you have already created a receivable transfer file
for this eDocument earlier. The system can only create a new receivable
transfer file if the existing receivable transfer file has been rejected
by SII or you have cancelled it in the <LS>Chile Receivable Transfer
File </>process.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EDOCUMENT_CL119 - Receivable Transfer File already created and in progress ?

  The SAP error message EDOCUMENT_CL119 indicates that a receivable transfer file has already been created and is currently in progress. This typically occurs in the context of electronic document processing, particularly when dealing with financial transactions or receivables.
  Cause:
  
  Concurrent Processing: The error usually arises when there is an attempt to create a new receivable transfer file while another process is still running for the same transaction or document.
  System Lock: The system may have a lock on the document or transaction that is preventing further processing until the current operation is completed.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings that are not properly set up, leading to conflicts in processing.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Current Processes: 
  
  Verify if there is an ongoing process for the receivable transfer file. You can do this by checking transaction logs or monitoring tools in SAP.
  If you find that a process is indeed running, you may need to wait for it to complete before attempting to create a new file.
  
  
  
  Review Lock Entries:
  
  Use transaction code SM12 to check for any lock entries related to the document or transaction. If you find any unnecessary locks, you can delete them, but be cautious as this may affect ongoing processes.
  
  
  
  Transaction Monitoring:
  
  Use transaction code SM37 to monitor background jobs. Look for any jobs related to the receivable transfer file and check their status. If a job is stuck, you may need to analyze the logs for errors.
  
  
  
  Configuration Review:
  
  Review the configuration settings related to electronic document processing to ensure that they are set up correctly. This may involve checking settings in the relevant modules (e.g., FI, SD).
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to electronic document processing for any specific guidelines or troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If the issue persists and you are unable to resolve it, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance. Provide them with the error message and any relevant details about the situation.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as FB03 (Display Document), FBL1N (Vendor Line Item Display), and FBL5N (Customer Line Item Display) for checking document statuses.
  SAP Notes: Search for SAP Notes related to the error message EDOCUMENT_CL119 in the SAP Support Portal for any patches or updates that may address the issue.
  User Roles: Ensure that the user attempting to create the receivable transfer file has the necessary authorizations to perform the action.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and take appropriate action to resolve it.