How To Fix IST_EBS320 - No IDocs were created

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 320

• Message text: No IDocs were created

What causes this issue?

The MASTER_IDOC_DISTRIBUTE function module was called, but the system
did not create any outgoing IDocs.
This may be due to incorrect values for the input variables.
An incorrectly maintained distribution model could also have caused the
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?

Investigate the causes described above.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message IST_EBS320 - No IDocs were created ?

  The SAP error message IST_EBS320, which states "No IDocs were created," typically occurs in the context of Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) or when working with IDocs (Intermediate Documents) in SAP. This error indicates that the system did not generate any IDocs for the specified process or transaction.
  Causes:
  
  Configuration Issues: The IDoc processing configuration may not be set up correctly. This includes settings in the partner profiles, message types, or IDoc types.
  Data Issues: The data being processed may not meet the criteria for IDoc generation. For example, if there are no relevant records to process or if the data is incomplete or incorrect.
  Selection Criteria: The selection criteria used to trigger IDoc generation may not match any records in the database.
  Process Errors: There may be errors in the underlying business process that prevent IDocs from being created, such as missing or incorrect master data.
  Authorization Issues: The user executing the transaction may not have the necessary authorizations to create IDocs.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Verify the configuration of the partner profiles (transaction WE20) and ensure that the correct message types and IDoc types are defined.
  Check the settings in transaction WE81 (Message Types) and WE82 (IDoc Types) to ensure they are correctly configured.
  
  
  
  Review Data:
  
  Ensure that there are records available for processing. Check the relevant tables to confirm that the data exists.
  Validate the data for completeness and correctness. Look for any missing mandatory fields.
  
  
  
  Adjust Selection Criteria:
  
  Review the selection criteria used in the transaction that triggers IDoc generation. Ensure that it is set to include the relevant records.
  
  
  
  Check Process Logs:
  
  Review the application logs (transaction SLG1) for any errors or warnings that may indicate why IDocs were not created.
  Check the relevant transaction logs for any issues during the execution of the process.
  
  
  
  User Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to create IDocs. Check the user roles and profiles.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  Perform a test run of the process to see if IDocs are generated under different conditions or with different data.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  WE02: Display IDocs
  WE19: Test IDoc processing
  SLG1: Application log
  WE20: Partner profiles
  WE81/WE82: Message types and IDoc types
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on IDoc processing and configuration.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to the specific IDoc type or message type you are working with.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to ensure that IDocs are generated as expected.