How To Fix VF_DRAFT200 - ***Error messages for Snapshots Documents

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VF_DRAFT - Fehlermeldungen zu Draft Billing Documents

• Message number: 200

• Message text: ***Error messages for Snapshots Documents

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VF_DRAFT200 - ***Error messages for Snapshots Documents ?

  The SAP error message VF_DRAFT200 typically relates to issues encountered when working with Snapshot Documents in the billing or sales document processing area. This error often appears during the creation or processing of billing documents that involve snapshot data.
  
  Error Message
  
  Message ID: VF_DRAFT200
  Message Text: Error messages for Snapshot Documents
  
  
  Cause
  The VF_DRAFT200 error usually occurs because of inconsistencies or problems related to the snapshot data of sales documents or billing documents. Snapshot documents are temporary or intermediate documents that capture the state of a sales document at a certain point in time, often used in billing or credit memo processing.
  Common causes include:
  
  Inconsistent or missing snapshot data: The snapshot document data might be incomplete or corrupted.
  Incorrect or missing reference documents: The system cannot find or correctly link the original sales or delivery document snapshot.
  Authorization or configuration issues: The user or system might lack the necessary authorizations or the system configuration for snapshot processing is incomplete.
  Custom enhancements or user exits: Custom code interfering with standard snapshot processing.
  Data inconsistencies in SD or FI documents: Mismatches between sales and billing document data.
  
  
  Solution
  To resolve the VF_DRAFT200 error, consider the following steps:
  
  
  Check the Snapshot Document Data:
  
  Verify that the snapshot document exists and is complete.
  Use transaction codes like VF03 (Display Billing Document) or VA03 (Display Sales Order) to check the original documents.
  Check the snapshot tables (e.g., VBFA, VBRK, VBRP) for inconsistencies.
  
  
  
  Review Document Flow:
  
  Ensure that the billing document correctly references the sales or delivery document.
  Use transaction VA03 and check the document flow to confirm all links are intact.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Verify that the user has the necessary authorizations to create or process snapshot documents.
  Check roles and authorizations related to billing and sales document processing.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Review the billing and snapshot-related configuration in SD (Sales and Distribution).
  Ensure that snapshot processing is correctly set up in the system.
  
  
  
  Debug or Analyze Custom Code:
  
  If there are user exits, BADIs, or enhancements related to billing or snapshot processing, debug them to check for errors.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes and Support:
  
  Search for relevant SAP Notes using the message ID VF_DRAFT200 or related keywords.
  Apply any recommended patches or corrections.
  
  
  
  Recreate or Reset Snapshot:
  
  In some cases, deleting and recreating the snapshot document or reprocessing the billing document may help.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information
  
  Snapshot Documents in SAP SD: Snapshot documents are used to capture the state of a sales document at a particular time, often for billing or credit memo processing.
  Transactions:
  
  VF01: Create Billing Document
  VF03: Display Billing Document
  VA03: Display Sales Order
  
  
  Tables:
  
  VBRK: Billing Document Header
  VBRP: Billing Document Item
  VBFA: Document Flow
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Service Marketplace or SAP ONE Support Launchpad for notes related to VF_DRAFT200.
  Authorization Objects: Check objects like V_VBRK_VKO (Billing Document: Sales Organization) and others related to billing.
  
  
  If you provide the exact context or transaction where the error occurs, I can help with more specific troubleshooting steps.