How To Fix VG001 - EDI incoming orders terminated

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VG - EDI Messages in SD

• Message number: 001

• Message text: EDI incoming orders terminated

What causes this issue?

System error

How to fix this error?

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VG001 - EDI incoming orders terminated ?

  SAP Error Message:
  
  VG001 - EDI incoming orders terminated
  
  Cause:
  The error message VG001 typically occurs when an incoming EDI (Electronic Data Interchange) order processing is terminated unexpectedly in SAP. This can happen due to several reasons such as:
  
  Incorrect or incomplete EDI data format.
  Missing or incorrect partner profiles or message types in the EDI configuration.
  Errors in the IDoc processing (e.g., status 51 errors).
  Mapping or conversion errors during inbound processing.
  Missing or incorrect master data (e.g., customer, material, or sales area data).
  Authorization issues or system errors during inbound order creation.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the VG001 error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Check the IDoc Status:
  
  Use transaction WE02 or WE05 to display the inbound IDoc.
  Look for status codes, especially status 51 (application document not posted).
  Analyze the error segments and messages for clues.
  
  
  
  Analyze the Error Details:
  
  Review the error text and segment data in the IDoc.
  Identify if the error is due to missing master data, incorrect data, or configuration issues.
  
  
  
  Verify Partner Profiles and Message Types:
  
  Check partner profiles in WE20.
  Ensure the inbound message type and process codes are correctly maintained.
  Confirm that the correct inbound function module is assigned.
  
  
  
  Check Master Data:
  
  Verify that the customer, material, and sales area data referenced in the order exist and are valid.
  Ensure that the customer is flagged for EDI processing if applicable.
  
  
  
  Review Mapping and Conversion Rules:
  
  If using IDoc mapping or conversion (e.g., via EDI subsystems or middleware), verify that the mapping is correct.
  Check for any recent changes in mapping or EDI formats.
  
  
  
  Reprocess the IDoc:
  
  After corrections, reprocess the IDoc using transaction BD87 or WE19 (test tool).
  Monitor if the order is created successfully.
  
  
  
  Check Authorization and System Logs:
  
  Ensure the user or background job processing the IDoc has the necessary authorizations.
  Review system logs (SM21) and application logs (SLG1) for related errors.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  WE02 / WE05 – Display IDocs
  WE20 – Partner Profiles
  BD87 – Reprocess IDocs
  WE19 – Test tool for IDocs
  SM21 – System log
  SLG1 – Application log
  
  
  
  SAP Notes and Documentation:
  
  Check SAP Notes related to EDI inbound order processing.
  Review SAP help documentation on IDoc inbound processing for message type ORDERS or relevant message types.
  
  
  
  Common IDoc Message Types for Orders:
  
  ORDERS (Purchase orders)
  ORDRSP (Order response)
  DESADV (Delivery notification)
  
  
  
  
  Summary:
  The VG001 EDI incoming orders terminated error indicates that the inbound EDI order processing failed. The root cause is often related to data inconsistencies, configuration errors, or missing master data. By analyzing the IDoc status and error details, verifying partner profiles, and correcting data or configuration issues, the problem can be resolved and the order processing can be successfully completed.