How To Fix /ISDFPS/POST_IDOCS008 - At least one predecessor IDoc was posted with an error

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /ISDFPS/POST_IDOCS -

• Message number: 008

• Message text: At least one predecessor IDoc was posted with an error

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /ISDFPS/POST_IDOCS008 - At least one predecessor IDoc was posted with an error ?

  The SAP error message /ISDFPS/POST_IDOCS008 indicates that at least one predecessor IDoc (Intermediate Document) was posted with an error. This typically occurs in scenarios where IDocs are processed in a sequence, and the failure of one IDoc can prevent subsequent IDocs from being processed successfully.
  Cause:
  
  
  Predecessor IDoc Error: The most common cause is that one or more IDocs that are supposed to be processed before the current IDoc have encountered errors during their processing. This could be due to various reasons such as:
  
  Data inconsistencies or validation errors.
  Missing mandatory fields.
  Incorrect data formats.
  Issues with the target system or application logic.
  
  
  
  IDoc Status: The status of the predecessor IDoc is likely set to an error status (e.g., status 51 - "Application document not posted").
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Predecessor IDocs: 
  
  Use transaction code WE02 or WE05 to view the IDoc status and details. Look for the predecessor IDocs that have been processed before the one that triggered the error.
  Identify the specific errors in the predecessor IDocs.
  
  
  
  Analyze and Correct Errors:
  
  Review the error messages associated with the predecessor IDocs. This will provide insights into what went wrong.
  Correct the data issues in the IDocs that failed. This may involve updating the data in the source system or correcting the IDoc structure.
  
  
  
  Reprocess IDocs:
  
  Once the errors in the predecessor IDocs are resolved, you can reprocess them. This can be done using transaction BD87 (Reprocess IDocs) or by using the appropriate function module to reprocess the IDocs programmatically.
  
  
  
  Monitor IDoc Processing: 
  
  After reprocessing, monitor the IDoc processing to ensure that all IDocs are processed successfully and that there are no further errors.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  IDoc Status Codes: Familiarize yourself with the various IDoc status codes to understand the state of each IDoc. Common status codes include:
  
  01: IDoc created
  03: IDoc sent
  51: Application document not posted (error)
  53: IDoc is in error status
  64: IDoc is being processed
  
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  WE02 / WE05: Display IDocs
  BD87: Reprocess IDocs
  WE19: Test tool for IDocs (to simulate IDoc processing)
  
  
  
  Error Handling: Implement error handling and logging mechanisms in your IDoc processing logic to capture and address issues proactively.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error, resolve it, and ensure that your IDoc processing continues smoothly.