How To Fix KE/AD102 - Document &, item & was placed in the batch-input session

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KE/AD -

• Message number: 102

• Message text: Document &, item & was placed in the batch-input session

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KE/AD102 - Document &, item & was placed in the batch-input session ?

  The SAP error message KE/AD102 indicates that a document and its corresponding item have been placed in a batch-input session. This typically occurs during the processing of financial documents in the Controlling (CO) module, particularly when using transaction codes related to cost center accounting, internal orders, or other CO-related activities.
  Cause:
  
  
  Batch Input Session: The error suggests that the system is unable to process the document immediately and has queued it for batch processing. This can happen due to various reasons, such as:
  
  The document is incomplete or has missing mandatory fields.
  There are validation errors that prevent the document from being processed in real-time.
  System performance issues or locks on the database that delay processing.
  
  
  
  User Authorization: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to post the document immediately.
  
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the system that require certain conditions to be met before a document can be processed.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Batch Input Session: 
  
  Go to transaction code SM35 to review the batch input session. Look for the session that contains the document and check for any errors or messages that indicate why the document was not processed.
  If there are errors, resolve them as necessary and then process the session.
  
  
  
  Review Document Details: 
  
  Check the document for any missing or incorrect information. Ensure that all mandatory fields are filled out correctly.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check: 
  
  Verify that the user has the necessary authorizations to post the document. If not, contact your SAP security team to obtain the required permissions.
  
  
  
  System Performance: 
  
  If the issue is related to system performance, consider checking for any locks or performance bottlenecks. You may need to consult with your SAP Basis team.
  
  
  
  Configuration Review: 
  
  If the issue persists, review the configuration settings related to the CO module to ensure that they are set up correctly.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as:
  
  SM35: For managing batch input sessions.
  KSB1: For displaying cost center line items.
  KOB1: For displaying order line items.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message. You can search the SAP Support Portal for specific notes that may address this issue.
  
  
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to the Controlling module for best practices on document posting and batch input processing.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the KE/AD102 error and take appropriate action to resolve it.