How To Fix VG004 - Termination point in intermed.doc. (item &)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VG - EDI Messages in SD

• Message number: 004

• Message text: Termination point in intermed.doc. (item &)

What causes this issue?

The content of a field in the <GL:EDI>EDI</>
<GL:Intermediate_Document>Intermediate Document</> has caused an error.
You will find the field in one of the item segments for the item
specified in the Intermediate Document.

How to fix this error?

Read the other status record in the Intermediate Document with the
sames status. You will find the detailed error message here.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VG004 - Termination point in intermed.doc. (item &) ?

  SAP Error Message:
  
  VG004 - Termination point in intermed.doc. (item &)
  
  Cause:
  The error message VG004 typically occurs in the context of intermediate documents (IDocs) during data transfer or processing in SAP. It indicates that there is a problem with the termination point in the intermediate document, specifically related to an item number (the placeholder "&" is replaced by the actual item number in the message).
  More specifically, this error arises when the system encounters an unexpected or incorrect termination point in the IDoc structure. This could be due to:
  
  Incorrect or incomplete IDoc segment data.
  Missing or wrongly configured segment termination indicators.
  Data inconsistencies in the IDoc that prevent proper parsing or processing.
  Custom enhancements or user exits that incorrectly manipulate the IDoc structure.
  Issues in the partner profile or message type configuration causing improper IDoc generation.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the VG004 error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Check the IDoc Data:
  
  Use transaction WE02 or WE05 to display the IDoc.
  Look at the segment structure and verify if the termination points (segment endings) are correctly set.
  Identify the item number mentioned in the error and check the corresponding segment data.
  
  
  
  Validate Partner Profile and Message Type:
  
  Use transaction WE20 to check the partner profile settings.
  Ensure the message type and basic type are correctly configured.
  Verify that the inbound/outbound parameters are consistent.
  
  
  
  Review Custom Code:
  
  If there are user exits, BADIs, or enhancements involved in IDoc processing, review the code to ensure it does not corrupt the IDoc structure.
  Debug the IDoc processing to see where the termination point is incorrectly set.
  
  
  
  Reprocess or Recreate the IDoc:
  
  If the IDoc is corrupted, try to regenerate it or reprocess it after correcting the root cause.
  Use transaction BD87 to reprocess IDocs after fixing the issue.
  
  
  
  Check SAP Notes and Documentation:
  
  Search for SAP Notes related to VG004 for your specific SAP version and module.
  Sometimes, patches or corrections are available from SAP.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  IDoc Basics: Understanding the structure of IDocs (control record, data segments, termination segments) is crucial.
  Transactions:
  
  WE02 / WE05: Display IDocs.
  WE20: Partner profiles.
  BD87: Reprocess IDocs.
  
  
  Common Modules: This error often appears in modules like SD (Sales & Distribution), MM (Materials Management), or FI (Financial Accounting) where IDocs are heavily used.
  SAP Help Portal: Refer to SAP documentation on IDoc processing and error handling.
  SAP Community: Check forums and SAP Notes for similar issues and solutions.
  
  
  If you provide the exact module or scenario where this error occurs, I can help tailor the solution further.