How To Fix IST_EBS157 - No IDocs were selected in the interval between &1 and &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: IST_EBS - Interface Between IS-T and External Billing System

• Message number: 157

• Message text: No IDocs were selected in the interval between &1 and &2

What causes this issue?

During a mass activity, the system creates intervals from the IDocs to
be processed.
If the fact that there is no IDoc in an interval is a result of the
additional selection criteria, there is no problem.

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 IST_EBS157 - No IDocs were selected in the interval between &1 and &2 ?

  The SAP error message IST_EBS157, which states "No IDocs were selected in the interval between &1 and &2," typically occurs when you are trying to process IDocs (Intermediate Documents) within a specified time interval, but there are no IDocs available for processing in that timeframe.
  Cause:
  
  No IDocs Available: The most straightforward cause is that there are simply no IDocs that have been created or are in the status that can be processed within the specified time interval.
  Incorrect Time Interval: The time interval specified may not correspond to the actual creation times of the IDocs. This could be due to a typo or misunderstanding of the time format.
  IDoc Status: The IDocs may exist but are in a status that does not allow them to be processed (e.g., they are in error status).
  Selection Criteria: The selection criteria used to filter IDocs may be too restrictive, leading to no IDocs being selected.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check IDoc Status: Use transaction code WE02 or WE05 to check the status of IDocs. Ensure that there are IDocs available for processing and that they are in a suitable status (e.g., "Ready for Dispatch").
  Verify Time Interval: Double-check the time interval you are using. Ensure that it is correctly formatted and that it encompasses the time when IDocs were created.
  Adjust Selection Criteria: If you are using specific selection criteria, consider broadening them to include more IDocs.
  Monitor IDoc Creation: If you expect IDocs to be created but they are not, investigate the upstream processes that generate IDocs to ensure they are functioning correctly.
  Check for Errors: If IDocs are in error status, you may need to resolve those errors before they can be processed.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  WE02: Display IDocs
  WE05: IDoc List
  BD87: Reprocess IDocs
  
  
  IDoc Status Codes: Familiarize yourself with the various IDoc status codes to understand what each status means and how to address issues.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to IDoc processing that may be relevant to your version of SAP.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation on IDoc processing for best practices and troubleshooting steps.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and take appropriate action to resolve it.