How To Fix VHURL238 - The status of IDOC &1 does not allow archiving

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VHURL - Messages for Returnable Packaging Account Processing

• Message number: 238

• Message text: The status of IDOC &1 does not allow archiving

What causes this issue?

The status of the <DS:GLOS.352A416CD9685CD5E10000009B38F974>IDoc</>
&V1& does not allow archiving.

System Response

The corresponding transmission record is not archived.

How to fix this error?

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Procedure for System Administrators

Check the <DS:TRAN.WE47>settings</> for the <DS:DE.EDI_STCTRL>IDoc
status</>.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VHURL238 - The status of IDOC &1 does not allow archiving ?

  The SAP error message VHURL238 indicates that the status of an IDoc (Intermediate Document) does not permit it to be archived. This typically occurs when the IDoc is in a status that is not suitable for archiving, such as being in a state of error or still being processed.
  Cause:
  The primary causes for this error message include:
  
  
  IDoc Status: The IDoc may be in a status that is not eligible for archiving. Common statuses that prevent archiving include:
  
  51 (Error)
  52 (Error acknowledged)
  53 (Application document not posted)
  64 (IDoc is still being processed)
  
  
  
  Incomplete Processing: The IDoc may not have been fully processed or acknowledged by the receiving system.
  
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the IDoc processing or archiving settings that prevent certain statuses from being archived.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check IDoc Status: Use transaction WE02 or WE05 to check the status of the IDoc. Identify the current status and determine if it is eligible for archiving.
  
  
  Process or Correct Errors: If the IDoc is in an error status, you will need to correct the errors. This may involve:
  
  Reprocessing the IDoc.
  Correcting any issues in the source system that caused the error.
  Acknowledging the IDoc if it has been processed but not acknowledged.
  
  
  
  Review Archiving Configuration: Check the archiving configuration settings in your SAP system to ensure that they are set up correctly. This can be done in transaction SARA for archiving objects related to IDocs.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to IDoc archiving for any specific requirements or configurations that may be necessary.
  
  
  Use Transaction SARA: If the IDoc is in a status that allows for archiving after correction, you can use transaction SARA to initiate the archiving process.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  IDoc Status Codes: Familiarize yourself with the various IDoc status codes and their meanings. This will help you understand why an IDoc may not be eligible for archiving.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to IDoc archiving and error handling.
  Monitoring Tools: Utilize monitoring tools in SAP to keep track of IDoc processing and identify issues proactively.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the VHURL238 error and successfully archive the IDocs once they are in an appropriate status.