How To Fix WC038 - Suppress deleting IDocs during reorganization

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WC - POS interface - outbound and Tickets & Additionals

• Message number: 038

• Message text: Suppress deleting IDocs during reorganization

What causes this issue?

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

System Response

The system does not delete IDocs if this indicator is set
In this instance, IDocs that have not been deleted with this program
cannot be deleted with it any time in the future either. Instead they
are archived and deleted when necessary using standard ALE tools

How to fix this error?

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WC038 - Suppress deleting IDocs during reorganization ?

  The SAP error message WC038, which states "Suppress deleting IDocs during reorganization," typically occurs during the reorganization of IDocs (Intermediate Documents) in the SAP system. This message indicates that the system is configured to prevent the deletion of IDocs during the reorganization process, which can be a safeguard to ensure that important data is not lost inadvertently.
  
  Cause:
  
  Configuration Settings: The system may be configured to suppress the deletion of IDocs to prevent data loss. This is often a safety measure to ensure that IDocs that may still be needed for processing are not deleted.
  IDoc Status: The IDocs may be in a status that does not allow for deletion. For example, if they are still being processed or are in an error state, the system may prevent their deletion.
  Reorganization Process: The reorganization process itself may have specific rules or settings that dictate how IDocs are handled, including whether they can be deleted.
  
  
  Solution:
  
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