How To Fix IST_EBS168 - Processing error in IDoc interval between &1 and &2. Message type &3

IST_EBS168 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 168

• Message text: Processing error in IDoc interval between &1 and &2. Message type &3

What causes this issue?

An error occurred while the system was processing the specified IDoc
interval.

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?

Check the status of the corresponding IDocs in the IDoc display
(transaction WE05).
If the IDocs have already been processed, you must check the following
activities (workflow, etc.).
If the IDocs have not been processed, you must transfer them to the
application to be reprocessed using a mass activity, or one of the
RBDAPP01, RBDMANI2 and RBDAGAIE reports.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message IST_EBS168 - Processing error in IDoc interval between &1 and &2. Message type &3 ?

  The SAP error message IST_EBS168 indicates a processing error related to IDocs (Intermediate Documents) within a specified interval. This error typically arises during the processing of IDocs in the Electronic Bank Statement (EBS) process. Here’s a breakdown of the cause, potential solutions, and related information:
  
  Cause:
  
  IDoc Status Issues: The IDocs in the specified interval may have a status that prevents them from being processed. Common statuses include errors or being in a state that requires manual intervention.
  Data Issues: There may be issues with the data contained in the IDocs, such as missing mandatory fields, incorrect formats, or invalid values.
  Configuration Problems: The configuration settings for the IDoc processing or the EBS may not be set up correctly, leading to processing errors.
  System Errors: Temporary system issues, such as connectivity problems or resource limitations, can also cause processing errors.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check IDoc Status: Use transaction code WE02 or WE05 to monitor the status of the IDocs