How To Fix VG130 - Document has been posted.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VG - EDI Messages in SD

• Message number: 130

• Message text: Document has been posted.

What causes this issue?

Application document was successfully posted.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VG130 - Document has been posted. ?

  SAP Error Message:
  
  VG130 - Document has been posted
  
  Cause:
  The error message VG130 - Document has been posted typically occurs when you attempt to post or process a document that has already been posted in the system. This can happen in various SAP modules, especially in Inventory Management (MM-IM), Warehouse Management (WM), or Financial Accounting (FI), where duplicate posting is prevented to maintain data integrity.
  For example, in Inventory Management, if you try to post a goods movement or material document that has already been posted, the system will raise this error to avoid duplicate entries.
  
  Explanation:
  
  The system checks if the document number you are trying to post already exists.
  If it finds that the document is already posted, it blocks the operation and shows the VG130 message.
  This is a safeguard to prevent duplicate postings which could lead to inconsistencies in inventory, financials, or other related data.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Document Status:
  
  Verify if the document number you are trying to post already exists.
  Use transaction codes like MB03 (Display Material Document) or FB03 (Display Financial Document) to check the document status.
  
  
  
  Avoid Duplicate Posting:
  
  Ensure that you are not trying to post the same document twice.
  If you need to make corrections, use reversal or cancellation transactions instead of reposting the same document.
  
  
  
  Correct Posting Process:
  
  If you intended to post a new document, make sure you are using a new and unique document number.
  Check the posting date and document type to ensure they are correct.
  
  
  
  Check for Background Jobs or Interfaces:
  
  Sometimes, background jobs or interfaces might have already posted the document.
  Coordinate with your basis or integration team to verify if the document was posted via an interface.
  
  
  
  Consult Logs and Audit Trails:
  
  Review change logs or audit trails to understand who posted the document and when.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  MB03 - Display Material Document
  MB51 - Material Document List
  FB03 - Display Financial Document
  MB1A / MIGO - Goods Movement Posting
  MRBR - Release Blocked Invoices (if related to invoice posting)
  
  
  
  Notes:
  
  Always ensure that document numbers are unique and not reused.
  Use reversal transactions (e.g., MBST for material document cancellation) if you need to correct a posted document.
  Check customizing settings for document number ranges to avoid conflicts.
  
  
  
  
  Summary:
  
  Cause: Attempt to post a document that already exists in the system.
  Solution: Verify the document status, avoid duplicate postings, use reversal transactions for corrections, and ensure unique document numbers.
  Related Transactions: MB03, FB03, MIGO, MBST.
  
  If you provide the exact context or module where this error occurs, I can give more tailored advice.