How To Fix VG153 - IDOC for order change is empty

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VG - EDI Messages in SD

• Message number: 153

• Message text: IDOC for order change is empty

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VG153 - IDOC for order change is empty ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation regarding the SAP error message VG153: IDOC for order change is empty:
  
  SAP Error Message: VG153 - IDOC for order change is empty
  
  Cause:
  
  The error VG153 occurs when an IDoc (Intermediate Document) generated for a sales order change does not contain any data segments.
  This typically means that the system did not detect any changes in the sales order that require transmission via IDoc.
  Possible reasons include:
  
  No actual changes were made to the sales order fields that are relevant for IDoc processing.
  The change pointers or change documents that trigger IDoc creation are missing or not updated.
  Incorrect or incomplete configuration in the output determination or partner profile.
  The message type or IDoc type assigned does not match the changes made.
  Filters or conditions in the output determination prevent the IDoc from being populated.
  
  
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Verify the Sales Order Changes:
  
  Ensure that the sales order has been changed in fields that are relevant for the IDoc message type.
  Use transaction VA02 to check the changes and confirm that they are significant enough to trigger an IDoc.
  
  
  
  Check Output Determination:
  
  Review the output determination procedure for sales order changes.
  Use transaction NACE (or BRF+ if applicable) to verify that the message type for order change is correctly configured.
  Confirm that the condition records and access sequences are set properly.
  
  
  
  Check Partner Profile and Message Control:
  
  Use transaction WE20 to check the partner profile.
  Verify that the message type for order change is assigned and active.
  Confirm that the output type is set to trigger IDoc generation.
  
  
  
  Check Change Pointers:
  
  If change pointers are used, ensure they are activated for the relevant message type.
  Use transaction BD50 to activate change pointers.
  Use BD21 to process change pointers and generate IDocs.
  
  
  
  Test IDoc Generation:
  
  Use transaction WE19 to test IDoc creation manually.
  Try to create an IDoc for the sales order change and check if segments are populated.
  
  
  
  Debug or Analyze IDoc Processing:
  
  Use transaction WE02 or WE05 to analyze the IDoc.
  If the IDoc is empty, check the segment data and processing logic.
  Debug the function modules involved in IDoc creation (e.g., IDOC_INPUT_ORDERS or custom function modules).
  
  
  
  Check for OSS Notes:
  
  Search SAP OSS Notes for any known issues related to VG153 or IDoc generation for sales order changes.
  Apply relevant patches or corrections if available.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Message Type: The typical message type for sales order changes is ORDCHG.
  IDoc Type: Common IDoc types for sales order changes include ORDERS05, ORDCHG, or custom IDoc types.
  Transactions:
  
  VA02 - Change Sales Order
  NACE - Output Determination
  WE20 - Partner Profiles
  WE19 - Test IDoc
  WE02/WE05 - IDoc Monitoring
  BD50 - Activate Change Pointers
  BD21 - Process Change Pointers
  
  
  Relevant Tables:
  
  EDIDC - Control record for IDocs
  EDID4 - Data records for IDocs
  NACH - Output condition records
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Support Portal for notes related to VG153 or IDoc empty segments.
  
  
  Summary:
  
  
  
  Aspect
  Details
  
  
  
  
  Error
  VG153 - IDOC for order change is empty
  
  
  Cause
  No relevant changes detected; IDoc segments not populated
  
  
  Solution
  Verify sales order changes, output determination, partner profile, change pointers, test IDoc generation
  
  
  Transactions
  VA02, NACE, WE20, WE19, WE02, BD50, BD21
  
  
  Related Info
  Message type ORDCHG, IDoc type ORDERS05, check OSS Notes
  
  
  
  
  If you need help with specific steps or debugging, feel free to ask!