How To Fix WZRE_ALE_MONITOR2026 - No IDocs selected for background processing

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WZRE_ALE_MONITOR2 - IDoc 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_MONITOR2026 - No IDocs selected for background processing ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation for the SAP error message:
  
  SAP Error Message:
  WZRE_ALE_MONITOR2026 - No IDocs selected for background processing
  
  Cause:
  This error occurs when the ALE (Application Link Enabling) monitor or the IDoc processing job is started, but there are no IDocs currently selected or available for processing in the background. Essentially, the system is trying to process IDocs, but the selection criteria or filters applied result in zero IDocs being picked up.
  Common reasons include:  
  
  No IDocs in the status or selection criteria specified for processing.  
  The IDoc selection parameters (such as status, date range, message type, etc.) are too restrictive or incorrect.  
  IDocs have already been processed or are in a status that excludes them from the current processing run.  
  The background job or program is scheduled but no new IDocs have arrived or are pending processing.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check IDoc Status and Selection Criteria:  
  
  Go to transaction WE02 or WE05 to check the current IDocs and their statuses.  
  Verify if there are IDocs in the statuses that the background job is supposed to process (e.g., status 30 for ready to be processed).  
  Adjust the selection criteria in the ALE monitor or the background job parameters to ensure IDocs are included.
  
  
  
  Review Background Job Parameters:  
  
  Check the job variant or parameters used for the background processing program (e.g., RSEOUT00, RBDAPP01, or custom programs).  
  Make sure the selection criteria (date, status, message type, etc.) are correct and not excluding all IDocs.
  
  
  
  Check if IDocs are Already Processed:  
  
  If IDocs have already been processed, no new IDocs will be selected. Confirm if new IDocs are being generated and are in the correct status.
  
  
  
  Generate or Trigger New IDocs:  
  
  If no IDocs are available, ensure that the source system or process is generating IDocs correctly.  
  Trigger or simulate IDoc creation to have IDocs available for processing.
  
  
  
  Monitor ALE and IDoc Processing:  
  
  Use transaction WE19 to test IDoc processing manually.  
  Use transaction SM58 to check for any queued RFC calls related to IDoc processing.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transactions:  
  
  WE02 / WE05 - Display IDocs  
  WE19 - Test IDoc processing  
  SM58 - Check transactional RFC queues  
  SM37 - Check background jobs  
  BD87 - Reprocess IDocs
  
  
  
  Common IDoc Statuses:  
  
  01 - IDoc created  
  30 - IDoc ready for dispatch  
  64 - IDoc ready for processing  
  53 - IDoc processed successfully  
  51 - Error during processing
  
  
  
  Programs related to IDoc processing:  
  
  RSEOUT00 - Outbound IDoc processing  
  RBDAPP01 - Inbound IDoc processing
  
  
  
  
  Summary:
  The error WZRE_ALE_MONITOR2026 No IDocs selected for background processing means the system found no IDocs matching the selection criteria for processing. To resolve, verify IDoc availability, adjust selection parameters, and ensure IDocs are generated and in the correct status for processing.
  
  If you need help with specific steps or transaction codes, feel free to ask!