How To Fix V4091 - There is an item text for sales order & in the IDoc

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: V4 - Nachrichten Verkauf (Variable Meldungen und EDI-Meldungen)

• Message number: 091

• Message text: There is an item text for sales order & in the IDoc

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message V4091 - There is an item text for sales order & in the IDoc ?

  The SAP error message V4091 indicates that there is an issue with item text in a sales order when processing an IDoc (Intermediate Document). This error typically arises when the system detects that there is an item text associated with a sales order item, but it is not being handled correctly during the IDoc processing.
  Cause:
  The error can occur due to several reasons:
  
  Missing Configuration: The system may not be configured to handle item texts for the specific sales order type or item category.
  IDoc Structure: The IDoc being processed may not include the necessary segments for item texts, or the segments may not be populated correctly.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the data between the sales order and the IDoc, particularly regarding item texts.
  Custom Enhancements: If there are custom enhancements or modifications in the IDoc processing logic, they may not be correctly handling item texts.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the V4091 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the sales document type and item category are configured to allow item texts. This can be done in the configuration settings for sales and distribution (SD).
  Verify that the relevant text types are defined and assigned correctly in the system.
  
  
  
  Review IDoc Structure:
  
  Check the IDoc structure to ensure that it includes the necessary segments for item texts (e.g., E1EDP01 for item data and E1EDP02 for item text).
  Make sure that the item text segments are populated correctly in the IDoc.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency:
  
  Compare the sales order in SAP with the data in the IDoc to ensure that they match, particularly regarding item texts.
  If there are discrepancies, correct the data in either the sales order or the IDoc.
  
  
  
  Debugging:
  
  If the issue persists, consider debugging the IDoc processing to identify where the error occurs. This may involve looking at the function modules or BAPIs used for processing the IDoc.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to IDoc processing and item texts for any specific guidance or known issues.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to SAP support for assistance, especially if this is a recurring problem.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  IDoc Types: Familiarize yourself with the IDoc types relevant to sales orders, such as ORDERS (for sales order creation) and ORDRSP (for sales order response).
  Text Management: Understand how text management works in SAP SD, including text types and their configuration.
  Transaction Codes: Use transaction codes like WE02 (IDoc display) and WE19 (IDoc test) to analyze and test IDocs.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the V4091 error in SAP.