How To Fix SD_VBFA_RECONSTR_MSG002 - A child task has failed

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SD_VBFA_RECONSTR_MSG - Message class for VBFA reconstruction

• Message number: 002

• Message text: A child task has failed

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SD_VBFA_RECONSTR_MSG002 - A child task has failed ?

  The SAP error message SD_VBFA_RECONSTR_MSG002 indicates that a child task has failed during the processing of a document in the Sales and Distribution (SD) module. This error typically occurs during the reconstruction of document flow, which is essential for maintaining the integrity of sales documents, deliveries, and billing documents.
  
  Cause:
  The error can be caused by several factors, including:
  
  Data Inconsistencies: There may be inconsistencies in the document flow, such as missing or incorrect references between sales documents (e.g., sales orders, deliveries, invoices).
  Custom Code Issues: If there are custom enhancements or modifications in the system, they may interfere with the standard processing of document flow.
  System Performance: If the system is under heavy load or if there are performance issues, it may lead to timeouts or failures in processing child tasks.
  
  Configuration Issues: Incorrect configuration settings in the SD module can lead to errors during document processing.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can take the following