How To Fix LK046 - In IDOC, no cancellation activated

LK046 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: LK - WM -> SUB connection messages

• Message number: 046

• Message text: In IDOC, no cancellation activated

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message LK046 - In IDOC, no cancellation activated ?

  The SAP error message LK046 ("In IDOC, no cancellation activated") typically occurs when you are trying to process an IDoc (Intermediate Document) for cancellation, but the system is not configured to allow cancellations for that specific IDoc type. This can happen in various scenarios, such as when you are trying to cancel a document that was originally created via an IDoc.
  
  Cause:
  
  IDoc Type Configuration: The IDoc type you are working with does not have cancellation functionality enabled. This is often a configuration issue in the IDoc settings.
  Message Type: The message type associated with the IDoc may not support cancellation. Some message types are designed for creation or update only and do not include cancellation logic.
  Partner Profile Settings: The partner profile for the sender or receiver may not be set up to handle cancellation messages.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check IDoc Type Configuration:
  
  Go to transaction WE30 (IDoc Types) and check the configuration of the IDoc type you