How To Fix WTADDI_IDOC018 - Data selection started

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WTADDI_IDOC - Messages for Application Log LO-ADM/IDOC

• Message number: 018

• Message text: Data selection started

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WTADDI_IDOC018 - Data selection started ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation regarding the SAP message WTADDI_IDOC018 Data selection started:
  
  SAP Message: WTADDI_IDOC018 Data selection started
  
  1. Cause
  
  This message is an informational message indicating that the data selection process for IDoc processing has started.
  It typically appears during the execution of a program or function module that processes or generates IDocs (Intermediate Documents) in SAP.
  The message is not an error or warning but a status message to inform the user or system that the selection of data for IDoc creation or processing has begun.
  It is often seen in the context of ALE (Application Link Enabling), EDI (Electronic Data Interchange), or IDoc monitoring transactions.
  
  
  2. Solution
  
  Since this is an informational message, no corrective action is required.
  It simply indicates that the system has started selecting the relevant data to create or process IDocs.
  If you are troubleshooting IDoc processing and see this message, it means the process is running as expected up to the data selection phase.
  If the process stops or errors occur after this message, you should check subsequent messages or logs for errors.
  To monitor the progress or troubleshoot further, you can:
  
  Use transaction WE02 or WE05 to view IDocs and their statuses.
  Check the job logs if the IDoc processing is scheduled as a background job.
  Review the application logs (transaction SLG1) for related messages.
  
  
  
  
  3. Related Information
  
  Message Class: WTADDI_IDOC
  Message Number: 018
  Context: Appears during IDoc generation or processing programs, such as report RSEOUT00, or custom programs that handle IDocs.
  Typical Transactions Involved:
  
  WE02 / WE05 — IDoc display and monitoring
  WE19 — IDoc test tool
  BD87 — Reprocessing of IDocs
  WE20 — Partner profiles (configuration for IDocs)
  
  
  Common Scenarios:
  
  When running ALE distribution models.
  When executing batch jobs for outbound IDocs.
  During inbound IDoc processing if the system logs the data selection phase.
  
  
  
  
  Summary
  
  
  
  Aspect
  Details
  
  
  
  
  Message
  WTADDI_IDOC018 Data selection started
  
  
  Type
  Informational / Status message
  
  
  Cause
  System started selecting data for IDoc processing
  
  
  Solution
  No action needed; monitor subsequent processing steps
  
  
  Related Transactions
  WE02, WE05, WE19, BD87, WE20
  
  
  
  
  If you are experiencing issues with IDoc processing beyond this message, please provide additional error messages or symptoms for further assistance.