How To Fix /SCMB/SCR_BIF011 - Document (ID = &1) contains an item without ID

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMB/SCR_BIF -

• Message number: 011

• Message text: Document (ID = &1) contains an item without ID

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCMB/SCR_BIF011 - Document (ID = &1) contains an item without ID ?

  The SAP error message /SCMB/SCR_BIF011 Document (ID = &1) contains an item without ID typically occurs in the context of SAP Supply Chain Management (SCM) when there is an issue with the data integrity of a document, such as a shipment or a delivery document. This error indicates that one or more items in the specified document do not have a valid identifier (ID), which is necessary for processing and tracking.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Item ID: The most common cause of this error is that one or more items in the document do not have an associated ID. This can happen due to data entry errors, incomplete data migration, or issues during document creation.
  Data Corruption: There may be corruption in the database or issues with the data model that lead to items being created without proper IDs.
  Custom Development: If there are custom developments or enhancements in the system, they might not be handling item IDs correctly, leading to this error.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Document Items: Review the document specified by the ID in the error message. Check each item to ensure that all required fields, especially the item ID, are populated correctly.
  Data Correction: If you find items without IDs, you may need to correct the data manually or through a batch process, depending on the volume of documents affected.
  Recreate Document: If the document is not too complex, consider recreating it to ensure that all items are generated with valid IDs.
  Debugging: If the issue persists, you may need to debug the process that creates or modifies the document to identify where the item IDs are being lost.
  Consult SAP Notes: Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes or patches that might address this specific error or related issues.
  Contact SAP Support: If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to SAP Support for assistance, especially if this is affecting business operations.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may want to use transaction codes like SE11 (Data Dictionary) or SE80 (Object Navigator) to investigate the underlying data structures.
  Logs and Traces: Check application logs (transaction SLG1) or system logs for additional error messages that might provide more context.
  Documentation: Review the SAP documentation for the specific module you are working with to understand the expected data structure and requirements for documents.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.