How To Fix WRMA144 - Could not generate IDOC in outbox

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WRMA - RMA Development

• Message number: 144

• Message text: Could not generate IDOC in outbox

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WRMA144 - Could not generate IDOC in outbox ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation for the SAP error message WRMA144: Could not generate IDOC in outbox:
  
  Error Message
  WRMA144: Could not generate IDOC in outbox
  
  Cause
  This error typically occurs when the system tries to create an IDoc (Intermediate Document) for outbound processing but fails due to one or more of the following reasons:
  
  Partner Profile Issues: The partner profile for the outbound message type or message is not properly maintained or missing.
  Incorrect or Missing Port Definition: The port (logical system or communication channel) for the outbound IDoc is not correctly configured.
  Authorization Problems: The user or process generating the IDoc lacks the necessary authorizations.
  IDoc Number Range Exhausted: The number range for IDocs is exhausted or not properly maintained.
  Configuration Errors in WE20 / WE21: Incorrect or incomplete configuration in transaction codes related to IDoc processing.
  Technical Issues: Problems with the ALE layer, such as RFC destination issues or communication failures.
  Data Issues: The data being sent does not meet the requirements or contains errors that prevent IDoc creation.
  
  
  Solution / Troubleshooting Steps
  
  
  Check Partner Profile (WE20)
  
  Verify that the partner profile for the outbound message type is correctly maintained.
  Ensure the message type and process code are correctly assigned.
  Confirm that the partner type (e.g., LS - Logical System) is correct.
  
  
  
  Verify Port Configuration (WE21)
  
  Check that the port used for outbound IDocs is correctly defined.
  Ensure the port points to the correct RFC destination or file path.
  
  
  
  Check Number Range for IDocs (WE30 / WE31)
  
  Verify that the number range for IDocs is not exhausted.
  Use transaction SNRO to check and extend the number range for IDocs if necessary.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check
  
  Ensure the user or background job generating the IDoc has the necessary authorizations.
  Check for missing authorizations related to IDoc creation and ALE processing.
  
  
  
  Check RFC Destinations (SM59)
  
  Test the RFC destination used for outbound IDocs.
  Ensure the connection is active and working.
  
  
  
  Review Application Logs and IDoc Status
  
  Use transaction WE02 or WE05 to check the status of IDocs.
  Look for any error messages or status codes that provide more details.
  
  
  
  Debug or Trace
  
  If the above steps do not resolve the issue, debugging the IDoc creation program or enabling trace for ALE processing might help identify the root cause.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  WE20 - Partner Profiles
  WE21 - Port Definition
  WE02 / WE05 - IDoc Display
  SM59 - RFC Destinations
  SNRO - Number Range Objects
  BD87 - Reprocess IDocs
  
  
  
  SAP Notes and Documentation:
  
  Check SAP Notes related to IDoc generation errors.
  Review SAP Help Portal documentation on ALE and IDoc processing.
  
  
  
  Common IDoc Status Codes:
  
  Status 30: IDoc ready for dispatch
  Status 51: Error during processing (check for detailed error)
  Status 64: IDoc ready to be transferred to the application
  
  
  
  
  If you provide more context (e.g., the transaction or process where this error occurs, or the IDoc type/message type), I can help with more specific guidance.