How To Fix WE026 - Original opened

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WE - Messages for EAN Customizing and for EAN management in MM_BD

• Message number: 026

• Message text: Original opened

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WE026 - Original opened ?

  SAP Error Message:
  
  WE026 - Original opened
  
  Cause:
  The error message WE026 - Original opened typically occurs in the context of IDoc processing in SAP. It indicates that an attempt was made to reprocess or change an IDoc that is currently in an "open" status, meaning the original IDoc is still being processed or has not yet been closed/completed.
  In other words, the system is preventing an operation (such as reprocessing, deletion, or modification) on an IDoc because the original IDoc is still active or has not reached a final status.
  
  When does this occur?
  
  When trying to reprocess an IDoc that is still in status 30 (IDoc ready for dispatch) or 64 (IDoc ready for dispatch, but not yet processed).
  When attempting to create a duplicate or related IDoc while the original is still open.
  When a user or program tries to change or delete an IDoc that is not yet fully processed or closed.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check the IDoc status:
  
  Use transaction WE02 or WE05 to display the IDoc.
  Verify the current status of the IDoc.
  If the IDoc is still open (e.g., status 30, 64), wait until it is processed or manually process it.
  
  
  
  Process or close the original IDoc:
  
  If the IDoc is stuck, try to process it using transaction BD87 (IDoc reprocessing).
  If the IDoc is erroneous, analyze and correct the error, then reprocess.
  
  
  
  Avoid duplicate processing:
  
  Ensure that no duplicate IDocs are being created or processed simultaneously.
  Check the logic in custom programs or interfaces that might be triggering multiple IDocs for the same data.
  
  
  
  If necessary, delete or archive the IDoc:
  
  Only after ensuring the IDoc is no longer needed or has been processed, you can delete it using transaction WE14.
  Archiving can be done using standard SAP archiving tools if the IDoc is no longer required.
  
  
  
  Check for locks or batch jobs:
  
  Sometimes batch jobs or background processes might be holding the IDoc open.
  Check for any locks or running jobs that might be processing the IDoc.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  IDoc Status Codes:
  
  Understanding IDoc status codes is crucial. Status 30 means "IDoc ready for dispatch," and status 64 means "IDoc ready for dispatch (ALE service)."
  
  
  Transactions:
  
  WE02 / WE05: Display IDocs and their statuses.
  BD87: Reprocess IDocs.
  WE14: Delete IDocs.
  SM37: Check background jobs that might be processing IDocs.
  
  
  
  Notes and Documentation:
  
  SAP Notes related to IDoc processing errors can provide additional insights.
  Review the interface or middleware settings if IDocs are generated via external systems.
  
  
  
  
  Summary:
  The WE026 - Original opened error means the system detected that the original IDoc is still open and active, preventing further operations on it. The solution is to check the IDoc status, process or close the original IDoc properly, and avoid duplicate or conflicting operations on the same IDoc.
  
  If you provide more context (e.g., transaction or scenario where the error occurs), I can help with more specific guidance.