How To Fix FD251 - External system: Error in intermediate document &

FD251 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FD - EDI Messages in FI

• Message number: 251

• Message text: External system: Error in intermediate document &

What causes this issue?

The external EDI system reported an error in the data for interim
document &V1&.

System Response

Termination of processing.

How to fix this error?

Check the control records, status records and data records for
intermediate document &V1&.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FD251 - External system: Error in intermediate document & ?

  The SAP error message FD251, which states "External system: Error in intermediate document," typically occurs when there is an issue with the processing of an Intermediate Document (IDoc) in the context of data exchange between SAP and external systems. This error can arise due to various reasons, including configuration issues, data inconsistencies, or communication problems.
  Causes of FD251 Error
  
  
  Data Issues: The data being sent to or received from the external system may be incomplete, incorrect, or not in the expected format. This can include missing mandatory fields or invalid data types.
  
  
  Configuration Problems: There may be issues with the IDoc configuration in SAP, such as incorrect message types, partner profiles, or port settings.
  
  
  Communication Errors: Problems with the network or communication settings between SAP and the external system can lead to this error. This includes issues with RFC connections or middleware.
  
  
  Mapping Errors: If there is a mapping layer (like SAP PI/PO or other