How To Fix ERW006 - Preceding doc &1: no business data transferred (VBKD)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ERW - Contract Accounts A/R and A/P: SD -> FI-CA interface

• Message number: 006

• Message text: Preceding doc &1: no business data transferred (VBKD)

What causes this issue?

<ZH>System error</>
No business data transferred for the preceding document &V1& (table
VBKD (sales document: business data)).

How to fix this error?

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Procedure for System Administrators

INCLUDE FICA_NA_OSS_1 OBJECT DOKU ID TX

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ERW006 - Preceding doc &1: no business data transferred (VBKD) ?

  The SAP error message ERW006 indicates that there is no business data transferred for the preceding document in the context of sales and distribution (SD) processes. This error typically occurs when there is an issue with the data flow between documents, such as sales orders, deliveries, or billing documents.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Data: The preceding document (e.g., sales order) may not have the necessary business data populated, which is required for the subsequent document (e.g., delivery or billing).
  Document Status: The preceding document might be in a status that does not allow data transfer (e.g., it could be incomplete or not yet processed).
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the system that prevent the transfer of data between documents.
  Custom Development: If there are custom developments or enhancements in the system, they might not be handling the data transfer correctly.
  Data Consistency: There could be inconsistencies in the data, such as missing or incorrect entries in the relevant tables.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Preceding Document: Review the preceding document to ensure that all required fields are filled out correctly and that the document is in a valid status for processing.
  Data Transfer Settings: Verify the configuration settings related to data transfer between documents in the SAP system. Ensure that the necessary settings are in place for the document types involved.
  Review Custom Code: If there are any custom developments, review the code to ensure that it correctly handles the data transfer and does not inadvertently skip necessary data.
  Consistency Check: Perform a consistency check on the data in the relevant tables to ensure that there are no missing or incorrect entries.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide guidance on how to resolve it.
  Debugging: If the issue persists, consider debugging the process to identify where the data transfer is failing.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may want to use transaction codes like VA03 (Display Sales Order), VL03N (Display Outbound Delivery), or VF03 (Display Billing Document) to check the status and data of the preceding documents.
  SAP Help Portal: Refer to the SAP Help Portal for documentation related to sales and distribution processes and error handling.
  Community Forums: Engage with SAP community forums or support channels for additional insights and solutions from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the ERW006 error and implement a solution to resolve it.