How To Fix WZRE_ALE_MONITOR026 - No IDocs selected for background processing

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WZRE_ALE_MONITOR -

• Message number: 026

• Message text: No IDocs selected for background processing

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WZRE_ALE_MONITOR026 - No IDocs selected for background processing ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation for the SAP error message:
  
  SAP Error Message:
  WZRE_ALE_MONITOR026 - No IDocs selected for background processing
  
  Cause:
  This message typically appears in the context of ALE (Application Link Enabling) or IDoc (Intermediate Document) processing monitoring tools or batch jobs. It indicates that the system did not find any IDocs that meet the selection criteria for processing in the background job.
  Common causes include:
  
  No IDocs in the status or selection criteria specified: The selection parameters (such as IDoc status, message type, date range, etc.) used for the background job or monitoring report do not match any existing IDocs.
  IDocs already processed or deleted: All IDocs that were previously available have already been processed or removed.
  Incorrect or too restrictive selection criteria: The filters applied are too narrow or incorrect, resulting in zero IDocs being selected.
  Technical issues with IDoc storage or database: Rarely, database inconsistencies or transport issues might cause IDocs not to be found.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this message, consider the following steps:
  
  
  Check Selection Criteria:
  
  Review the selection parameters used in the background job or monitoring transaction.
  Ensure that the status, message type, date range, and other filters are correctly set and not overly restrictive.
  For example, if you are selecting IDocs with status 30 (ready for dispatch), verify that such IDocs exist.
  
  
  
  Verify IDoc Status:
  
  Use transaction WE02 or WE05 to check if there are IDocs in the system that match the expected criteria.
  Confirm that there are IDocs in the relevant status for processing.
  
  
  
  Adjust Job Scheduling:
  
  If the job is scheduled too frequently, it might run when no new IDocs are available.
  Consider adjusting the frequency or timing of the background job.
  
  
  
  Check for IDoc Processing Issues:
  
  If IDocs are stuck in error statuses, resolve those errors first.
  Use transactions like BD87 to reprocess failed IDocs.
  
  
  
  Review Job Logs and System Logs:
  
  Check the background job logs (SM37) and system logs (SM21) for any related errors or warnings.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  Search SAP Support Portal for any notes related to this message or your specific scenario.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transactions:
  
  WE02 / WE05: Display IDocs and their statuses.
  BD87: Reprocess IDocs.
  SM37: Monitor background jobs.
  SM21: System log.
  WE19: Test IDoc processing.
  
  
  
  IDoc Status Codes:
  
  01 - IDoc created.
  30 - IDoc ready for dispatch.
  03 - Data passed to port.
  64 - IDoc ready for dispatch (ALE service).
  51 - Error during processing.
  
  
  
  ALE Monitoring:
  
  The message might appear in ALE monitoring tools or custom reports that automate IDoc processing.
  
  
  
  
  Summary:
  The message WZRE_ALE_MONITOR026 No IDocs selected for background processing means that the system did not find any IDocs matching the selection criteria for processing in the background. To fix this, verify and adjust the selection criteria, check the existence and status of IDocs, and ensure the background job is scheduled appropriately.
  
  If you provide more context (e.g., transaction or program where this message appears), I can give more tailored advice.