How To Fix PVJ003 - Serialization: A more recent IDoc has already been processed

PVJ003 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PVJ - Messages for PRICAT (cf. VJ)

• Message number: 003

• Message text: Serialization: A more recent IDoc has already been processed

What causes this issue?

During processing of an IDoc for a condition change, the system found
that a more recent version of the condition change had already been
processed. In the communication layer, one document can be 'overtaken'
by another if the line is busy and the communication program therefore
switches to another line.

How to fix this error?

The IDoc cannot be imported as it does not contain up-to-date data.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PVJ003 - Serialization: A more recent IDoc has already been processed ?

  The SAP error message PVJ003 indicates that there is an issue with IDoc serialization, specifically that a more recent IDoc has already been processed. This typically occurs in scenarios where multiple IDocs are being processed in a sequence, and the system detects that an IDoc with a later timestamp or sequence number has already been handled.
  
  Cause:
  
  IDoc Processing Order: The error usually arises when the system attempts to process an IDoc that is older than another IDoc that has already been processed. This can happen if IDocs are sent out of order or if there are delays in processing.
  Concurrency Issues: If multiple processes are trying to handle IDocs simultaneously, it can lead to conflicts where one process completes before another, causing the older IDoc to be rejected.
  IDoc Status: The status of the IDocs in the system may not be updated correctly, leading to confusion about which IDoc is the most recent.
  
  
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