How To Fix FOT_B2A252 - Log is only available for returns to be sent. Send returns

FOT_B2A252 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FOT_B2A - Messages Administration Report Electronic Data Transmission

• Message number: 252

• Message text: Log is only available for returns to be sent. Send returns

What causes this issue?

You attempted to display the transfer and receipt log for a return that
you have not transferred yet. Returns that have the following status
have not been transferred yet:
<EX>New</>
<EX>In Transfer</>
<EX>Modified</>
<EX>Completed, Not Transferred</>
No log exists for returns with this status.

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?

Send the returns. When these have the status <EX>Successfully Sent</> or
<EX>Incorrect</>, you can display the logs.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

FOT_B2A252 - Details

• The SAP error message FOT_B2A252 indicates that there is an issue related to the processing of returns in the context of the B2A (Business to Administration) interface. Specifically, the message states that the log is only available for returns that need to be sent, implying that the system is expecting a return process to be initiated or completed.
  
  Cause:
  
  Incomplete Return Process: The error typically arises when the return process has not been fully executed or is in an incomplete state. This could mean that the return document has not been created or finalized.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the B2A interface that are not correctly set up, leading to the system not recognizing the return as valid for logging.
  Missing Data: Required data for processing the return may be missing or incorrectly entered, preventing the system from generating the necessary logs.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Return Document: Ensure that the return document has been