How To Fix WZRE_ALE_MONITOR2053 - Mass change not possible (marked IDocs are not identical)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WZRE_ALE_MONITOR2 - IDoc Monitor

• Message number: 053

• Message text: Mass change not possible (marked IDocs are not identical)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WZRE_ALE_MONITOR2053 - Mass change not possible (marked IDocs are not identical) ?

  SAP Error Message:
  
  WZRE_ALE_MONITOR2053
  
  Text: Mass change not possible (marked IDocs are not identical)
  
  Cause
  This error occurs when you try to perform a mass change on multiple IDocs in the ALE Monitor (transaction WE02/WE05 or via mass processing tools), but the selected IDocs are not identical in certain key attributes required for the mass change operation.
  Key reasons include:
  
  The IDocs differ in their status, message type, basic type, or other critical fields.
  The mass change function requires all selected IDocs to have the same characteristics to apply the change uniformly.
  Attempting to change fields that are not consistent across the selected IDocs.
  
  
  Explanation
  In ALE/IDoc processing, mass changes (such as status changes, reprocessing, or deletion) can only be applied to a group of IDocs that are "identical" in terms of the attributes relevant to the operation. If the system detects differences, it prevents the mass change to avoid inconsistent or erroneous processing.
  
  Solution
  
  
  Check the selected IDocs:
  
  Verify that all IDocs you want to change have the same message type, basic type, and status.
  Use transaction WE02 or WE05 to display the IDocs and compare their attributes.
  
  
  
  Filter or select IDocs carefully:
  
  Select only those IDocs that are identical in the required fields.
  You may need to perform multiple mass changes on smaller, homogeneous groups of IDocs.
  
  
  
  Use appropriate selection criteria:
  
  When selecting IDocs for mass change, use filters to ensure uniformity.
  For example, select only IDocs with the same status or message type.
  
  
  
  If you need to change different types of IDocs:
  
  Process them separately.
  Avoid mixing IDocs of different types or statuses in one mass change operation.
  
  
  
  Check the mass change function documentation:
  
  Some mass change functions have specific requirements on the IDocs.
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes for the particular mass change transaction or report you are using.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information
  
  
  Transactions:
  
  WE02 / WE05 — IDoc display and monitoring
  WE19 — Test tool for IDocs
  BD87 — Reprocessing of IDocs
  WE14 — Delete IDocs
  WE20 — Partner profiles (to check message types and processing)
  
  
  
  SAP Notes:
  
  Search for notes related to mass change or ALE monitor errors.
  Example note keywords: "WZRE_ALE_MONITOR2053", "mass change IDocs not identical"
  
  
  
  SAP Help Portal:
  
  ALE and IDoc processing guides
  Mass processing of IDocs
  
  
  
  
  Summary
  
  
  
  Aspect
  Details
  
  
  
  
  Cause
  Selected IDocs differ in key attributes (status, message type, basic type)
  
  
  Effect
  Mass change operation is blocked to prevent inconsistent processing
  
  
  Solution
  Select only identical IDocs for mass change; filter and process in homogeneous groups
  
  
  Tools
  WE02/WE05 (display), BD87 (reprocess), WE14 (delete), WE19 (test)
  
  
  
  
  If you provide the exact transaction or method you are using for the mass change, I can give more tailored advice.