How To Fix SRM_GENERIC_SP128 - Document damaged: Does not contain any versions. Document: &4

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SRM_GENERIC_SP - SRM: Generic Service Provider

• Message number: 128

• Message text: Document damaged: Does not contain any versions. Document: &4

What causes this issue?

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System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SRM_GENERIC_SP128 - Document damaged: Does not contain any versions. Document: &4 ?

  The SAP error message SRM_GENERIC_SP128, which indicates that a document is damaged and does not contain any versions, typically arises in the context of SAP Supplier Relationship Management (SRM). This error can occur for various reasons, including data inconsistencies, issues during document creation or modification, or problems with the underlying database.
  Causes:
  
  Data Corruption: The document may have been corrupted due to a system error or an incomplete transaction.
  Database Issues: Problems with the database, such as inconsistencies or missing entries, can lead to this error.
  Version Management: The document may not have been properly versioned, or the versioning information may be missing.
  Transport Issues: If the document was transported between systems (e.g., from development to production), it may not have been transported correctly.
  User Permissions: Insufficient permissions to access or modify the document can also lead to this error.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Document Status: Verify the status of the document in the system. If it is in a locked state or incomplete, try to unlock or complete it.
  Recreate the Document: If the document is indeed damaged, it may be necessary to recreate it from scratch.
  Database Consistency Check: Perform a consistency check on the database to identify and resolve any inconsistencies.
  Check Versioning: Ensure that the document has proper versioning. If necessary, manually create a new version of the document.
  Review Transport Logs: If the document was recently transported, check the transport logs for any errors or warnings that may indicate issues during the transport process.
  Consult SAP Notes: Look for relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error. SAP frequently releases notes that provide fixes or workarounds for known issues.
  Contact SAP Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance. Provide them with the error message details and any relevant logs.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Search for SAP Notes related to SRM and the specific error message. These notes often contain patches or detailed troubleshooting steps.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes in SAP SRM that can help you manage documents, such as BBP_PD (for Purchase Orders) or BBP_DOC_CHANGE (for document changes).
  System Logs: Check system logs (transaction SLG1) for any additional error messages or warnings that may provide more context about the issue.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to diagnose and potentially resolve the SRM_GENERIC_SP128 error in your SAP system.