SAP IDoc status codes for inbound and outbound flows

SAP IDoc (Intermediate Document) status codes indicate the processing state of IDocs in the system. These status codes differ for inbound and outbound IDocs, providing transparency and traceability for data exchange. Below is a detailed breakdown:

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Inbound IDoc Status Codes

Inbound IDocs represent data received into the SAP system.

Status Code	Description
50	IDoc added to the database.
51	Error during inbound processing.
52	IDoc processed but warnings were issued.
53	IDoc processed successfully.
62	IDoc edited (used during debugging).
64	IDoc ready to be transferred to application.
65	IDoc passed to application.
68	IDoc archived.

Common Errors (Status 51)

• Missing or incorrect master data (e.g., vendor, material).
• Syntax or semantic issues in the IDoc segments.
• Application-level validation errors.

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Outbound IDoc Status Codes

Outbound IDocs represent data sent from the SAP system to a partner system.

Status Code	Description
01	IDoc created.
02	IDoc passed to the ALE layer.
03	IDoc data sent to the partner system (successfully).
04	Error during outbound processing.
05	IDoc sent to external system (IDoc in the receiver's system).
06	IDoc not transferred because of syntax errors.
07	IDoc was manually changed.
08	Application document not created (error in processing).
12	Dispatch OK (IDoc successfully delivered).
18	Triggered via workflow.
30	IDoc ready for dispatch (not yet processed).
32	IDoc edited.

Common Errors (Status 06/04)

• Incorrect partner profile configuration (e.g., port or message type).
• Network or system connectivity issues.
• Issues with translation/mapping (e.g., EDI to IDoc format).

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Lifecycle of an IDoc

For Outbound:

1. 01: IDoc is generated.
2. 02: IDoc is passed to the ALE layer for processing.
3. 03: IDoc is successfully sent to the partner.
4. 12: Confirmation of successful dispatch.

For Inbound:

1. 50: IDoc is created in the SAP system.
2. 64: IDoc is ready for application processing.
3. 53: IDoc is successfully processed.
4. 51: IDoc encountered an error.