How To Fix VG200 - Control data in IDoc & has been transferred: Check data

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VG - EDI Messages in SD

• Message number: 200

• Message text: Control data in IDoc & has been transferred: Check data

What causes this issue?

Control data has been sent to the IDOC segment. This data is not
automatically transferred.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Check the incoming data and, if necessary, copy it into the document
manually.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VG200 - Control data in IDoc & has been transferred: Check data ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation for the SAP error message:
  
  SAP Error Message:
  VG200 Control data in IDoc & has been transferred: Check data
  
  Meaning / Cause:
  
  The message VG200 typically appears during the processing of IDocs related to Vendor Master Data (e.g., message type CREMAS or DEBMAS for customer master, or VENDORMASTER for vendor master).
  The message indicates that the control data segment of the IDoc has been successfully transferred and received by the system.
  However, the system is prompting you to check the data because there might be inconsistencies, missing mandatory fields, or data validation errors in the IDoc's data segments.
  This message is informational but often appears when the IDoc processing is incomplete or when the data needs to be verified before further processing.
  It can also appear if the IDoc is in a status where control data is received but the actual data segments have issues or are not yet processed.
  
  
  Common Causes:
  
  
  Incomplete or Incorrect Data in IDoc Segments:
  
  Mandatory fields might be missing or contain invalid values.
  
  
  Data Validation Errors:
  
  The data does not conform to the expected format or business rules.
  
  
  IDoc Status:
  
  The IDoc might be in an intermediate status (e.g., status 64 - IDoc ready to be transferred to the application).
  
  
  Configuration Issues:
  
  Incorrect partner profiles or message type configurations can cause the system to flag the data.
  
  
  Custom Validation or User Exits:
  
  Custom code or validations in user exits or BAdIs might trigger this message if data does not meet custom criteria.
  
  
  
  Solution / How to Resolve:
  
  
  Check the IDoc Data:
  
  Use transaction WE02 or WE05 to display the IDoc.
  Review the control record and data segments for completeness and correctness.
  Verify mandatory fields are filled and data formats are correct.
  
  
  
  Check IDoc Status:
  
  Confirm the IDoc status. If it is status 64 (ready for processing), you may need to trigger the processing.
  If the status is an error status (e.g., 51), check the error details.
  
  
  
  Reprocess the IDoc:
  
  If the data is correct, try reprocessing the IDoc using transaction BD87 or WE19 (test tool).
  Correct any errors found during reprocessing.
  
  
  
  Check Partner Profile and Message Type Configuration:
  
  Use transaction WE20 to verify partner profiles.
  Ensure the message type and process code are correctly assigned.
  
  
  
  Review Custom Validations:
  
  If custom validations or user exits are implemented, check the code for conditions that might cause this message.
  Adjust or correct the data accordingly.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  Search SAP Support Portal for notes related to message VG200 and your specific IDoc/message type.
  
  
  
  
  Additional Information:
  
  
  IDoc Control Record:
  
  Contains metadata about the IDoc such as sender, receiver, message type, and status.
  
  
  IDoc Data Segments:
  
  Contain the actual business data (e.g., vendor master fields).
  
  
  Message VG200 is often informational but indicates that the control data has been received and the system expects you to verify the data before further processing.
  
  
  Related Transactions:  
  
  WE02 / WE05 - Display IDocs  
  BD87 - Reprocess IDocs  
  WE19 - Test tool for IDocs  
  WE20 - Partner profiles
  
  
  
  
  If you provide the exact context (e.g., message type, transaction, or scenario), I can help you with more specific troubleshooting steps.