How To Fix /PF1/MSG_EH401 - Incorrect call to IPO resubmission method; ORP items started processing

/PF1/MSG_EH401 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /PF1/MSG_EH -

• Message number: 401

• Message text: Incorrect call to IPO resubmission method; ORP items started processing

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /PF1/MSG_EH401 - Incorrect call to IPO resubmission method; ORP items started processing ?

  The SAP error message /PF1/MSG_EH401 Incorrect call to IPO resubmission method; ORP items started processing typically relates to issues in the processing of inbound or outbound logistics, particularly in the context of the Event Handling (EH) framework in SAP. This error can occur when there is an attempt to resubmit an Inbound Processing Order (IPO) that is already in progress or has been processed.
  
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Resubmission: The error indicates that there is an attempt to call the IPO resubmission method when the related ORP (Order Processing) items are already being processed. This can happen if the system is trying to reprocess an order that is still in a processing state.
  Concurrency Issues: If multiple processes are trying to access or modify the same order simultaneously, it can lead to this error.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the Event Handling framework that are not set up correctly, leading to improper handling