How To Fix VG120 - Intermediate document does not exist.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VG - EDI Messages in SD

• Message number: 120

• Message text: Intermediate document does not exist.

What causes this issue?

Internal error during processing of
<GL:EDI>EDI</>-intermediate document
<GL:Intermediate_Document>(intermediate document)</>.

How to fix this error?

INCLUDE 'NA_SYSAD1' OBJECT DOKU ID TX LANGUAGE E

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VG120 - Intermediate document does not exist. ?

  SAP Error Message:
  
  VG120 - Intermediate document does not exist
  
  Cause:
  The error message VG120 typically occurs in the context of IDoc (Intermediate Document) processing in SAP. It indicates that the system is trying to process or reference an IDoc that does not exist in the database. This can happen due to several reasons:
  
  The IDoc number specified does not exist or was deleted.
  The IDoc was never created or was not successfully generated.
  There is a mismatch or incorrect IDoc number being passed to a function or program.
  The IDoc has been archived or is not available in the current system.
  The IDoc status is not appropriate for the operation being performed (e.g., trying to reprocess an IDoc that is not in a releasable status).
  
  
  When does this error occur?
  
  During IDoc inbound or outbound processing.
  When trying to display or reprocess an IDoc.
  When a program or function module tries to fetch an IDoc by number but it is not found.
  During ALE (Application Link Enabling) or EDI (Electronic Data Interchange) processing.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Verify the IDoc Number:
  
  Check if the IDoc number you are referencing is correct.
  Use transaction WE02 or WE05 to search for the IDoc number.
  If the IDoc does not exist, confirm the source system or process that should have created it.
  
  
  
  Check IDoc Status:
  
  If the IDoc exists, verify its status.
  Some operations require the IDoc to be in a specific status (e.g., status 30 - ready for dispatch).
  Use transaction WE02 or WE05 to check the status.
  
  
  
  Recreate or Reprocess the IDoc:
  
  If the IDoc was deleted or never created, regenerate the IDoc from the source application.
  If the IDoc is in error status, try reprocessing it using transaction BD87.
  
  
  
  Check ALE/EDI Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the partner profiles and message types are correctly configured.
  Verify that the IDoc generation and processing settings are correct.
  
  
  
  Check for Archiving:
  
  If the IDoc was archived, it will not be available in the active database.
  Use transaction SARA to check archiving objects related to IDocs (e.g., IDOCS).
  Retrieve the IDoc from archive if necessary.
  
  
  
  Debugging:
  
  If the error occurs during a custom program or function module, debug to check why the IDoc number is not found.
  Check the logic that fetches or references the IDoc.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transactions:
  
  WE02 / WE05 - Display IDocs
  BD87 - Reprocess IDocs
  WE19 - Test tool for IDocs
  SARA - Archive Administration
  
  
  Tables:
  
  EDIDC - Control record of IDoc
  EDID4 - Data records of IDoc
  
  
  Notes and Documentation:
  
  SAP OSS Notes related to IDoc processing errors.
  ALE and EDI configuration guides.
  
  
  Common IDoc Status Codes:
  
  01 - IDoc created
  30 - IDoc ready for dispatch
  03 - Data passed to port OK
  51 - Error during processing
  
  
  
  
  Summary:
  The VG120 - Intermediate document does not exist error means the system cannot find the IDoc it is supposed to process. The main steps to resolve this are to verify the IDoc number, check its existence and status, ensure proper configuration, and reprocess or regenerate the IDoc if necessary. Use standard SAP transactions like WE02, WE05, and BD87 to manage and troubleshoot IDocs.
  
  If you provide more context (e.g., transaction, program, or scenario where the error occurs), I can give more specific guidance.