How To Fix WS_EA026 - Error Status for message type &1:&2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WS_EA - Settlement Management Messages (Add-On)

• Message number: 026

• Message text: Error Status for message type &1:&2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WS_EA026 - Error Status for message type &1:&2 ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation for the SAP error message:
  
  SAP Error Message:
  WS_EA026 - Error Status for message type &1: &2
  
  Meaning / Cause:
  This error message indicates that there is an error status associated with a particular IDoc message type during processing. The placeholders &1 and &2 represent:
  
  &1: The IDoc message type (e.g., ORDERS, INVOIC, etc.)
  &2: The specific error status or error message related to that message type.
  
  In other words, the system is reporting that an IDoc of the specified message type has encountered an error status, and the details of the error are provided in &2.
  Common causes include:
  
  The IDoc failed during inbound or outbound processing.
  The IDoc status indicates an error (e.g., status 51 - application document not posted).
  Configuration issues in partner profiles or message control.
  Data inconsistencies or missing mandatory fields in the IDoc.
  Communication or interface errors between systems.
  
  
  Where does this error occur?
  
  During IDoc processing (inbound or outbound).
  When monitoring IDocs in transaction codes like WE02, WE05, or BD87.
  In ALE/EDI communication scenarios.
  
  
  How to analyze and solve the issue:
  
  
  Check the IDoc status:
  
  Use transaction WE02 or WE05 to display the IDoc.
  Look at the status records of the IDoc.
  Status 51 usually indicates an application error.
  Status 64 indicates the IDoc is ready for dispatch.
  Status 68 indicates an error during dispatch.
  
  
  
  Review the detailed error message:
  
  The &2 part of the message will give you the specific error text.
  This can guide you to the root cause (e.g., missing data, partner profile issues).
  
  
  
  Check partner profiles:
  
  Use transaction WE20 to verify the partner profile settings.
  Ensure the message type & process code are correctly configured.
  Check the inbound/outbound parameters.
  
  
  
  Reprocess the IDoc:
  
  If the error is fixed, you can reprocess the IDoc using BD87.
  This transaction allows you to reprocess IDocs with errors.
  
  
  
  Check application logs:
  
  Use transaction SLG1 to check application logs related to the IDoc processing.
  This may provide more detailed information about the error.
  
  
  
  Check for missing or incorrect data:
  
  Validate the IDoc segments and fields.
  Ensure mandatory fields are filled.
  Check for data format issues.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  Search for the exact error message or related symptoms in the SAP Support Portal.
  There might be known issues or patches available.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  IDoc Status Codes:  
  
  51: Application document not posted (error)  
  64: IDoc ready to be dispatched  
  68: Error during dispatch  
  03: Data passed to port OK
  
  
  
  Transactions:
  
  WE02 / WE05: Display IDocs  
  BD87: Reprocess IDocs  
  WE20: Partner profiles  
  SLG1: Application log
  
  
  
  SAP Help and Notes:  
  
  SAP Note search for "WS_EA026" or the specific error text in &2 can provide more tailored solutions.
  
  
  
  
  Summary:
  
  
  
  Aspect
  Description
  
  
  
  
  Cause
  IDoc of message type &1 has an error status &2 due to processing, configuration, or data issues.
  
  
  Solution
  Analyze IDoc status and error details, check partner profiles, correct data/configuration, and reprocess IDoc.
  
  
  Tools
  WE02, WE05, BD87, WE20, SLG1
  
  
  
  
  If you provide the exact message type and error text (&1 and &2), I can help you with a more specific diagnosis and solution.