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How To Fix VG206 - No customer number in IDoc & can be determined


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  • Message type: E = Error

  • Message class: VG - EDI Messages in SD

  • Message number: 206

  • Message text: No customer number in IDoc & can be determined

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  • What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VG206 - No customer number in IDoc & can be determined ?

    Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation regarding the SAP error message VG206: No customer number in IDoc & can be determined:


    Error Message:

    VG206: No customer number in IDoc & can be determined


    Cause:

    This error occurs during the processing of an IDoc (Intermediate Document) related to sales and distribution (SD) or billing when the system expects a customer number but cannot find it in the IDoc segments or cannot determine it from the data provided.

    Common causes include:

    • The IDoc segment that should contain the customer number (e.g., KNA1 or E1KNA1M segment) is missing or incomplete.
    • The customer number field in the IDoc is empty or contains invalid data.
    • The partner function or partner type in the IDoc is not correctly specified, so the system cannot identify which partner is the customer.
    • The mapping or partner determination logic in the IDoc processing is incorrect or incomplete.
    • Master data issues: The customer master data might be missing or not properly maintained in the system.
    • The IDoc is related to billing or delivery, and the system cannot find the customer number from the sales document or delivery document referenced.

    Solution:

    To resolve the VG206 error, follow these steps:

    1. Check the IDoc Data:

      • Use transaction WE02 or WE05 to display the IDoc.
      • Verify that the customer number is present in the relevant segment (e.g., E1KNA1M, E1EDKA1).
      • Check the partner function and partner type fields to ensure they are correctly filled.
    2. Verify Partner Determination:

      • Ensure that the partner determination procedure is correctly configured.
      • Check if the partner function for the customer is correctly assigned in the sales document or billing document.
      • Use transaction VOPA to check partner determination procedures.
    3. Check Master Data:

      • Verify that the customer master data exists and is active.
      • Use transaction XD03 or VD03 to display the customer master.
      • Ensure that the customer number used in the IDoc matches the customer master.
    4. Review IDoc Mapping and ALE Configuration:

      • If the IDoc is inbound, check the inbound processing function module or mapping logic.
      • Ensure that the customer number is correctly mapped from the source system to the IDoc segment.
      • Check partner profiles in WE20 to ensure correct partner types and message types.
    5. Check Sales Document or Delivery Document:

      • If the IDoc references a sales or delivery document, verify that the document contains a valid customer number.
      • Use transactions VA03 (sales order display) or VL03N (delivery display) to check.
    6. Reprocess the IDoc:

      • After correcting the data or configuration, reprocess the IDoc using BD87 or WE19 (test tool).

    Related Information:

    • Transaction Codes:

      • WE02 / WE05 - Display IDocs
      • WE20 - Partner Profiles
      • BD87 - Reprocess IDocs
      • WE19 - IDoc Test Tool
      • VOPA - Partner Determination Procedures
      • XD03 / VD03 - Display Customer Master
      • VA03 - Display Sales Order
      • VL03N - Display Delivery Document
    • IDoc Segments to Check:

      • E1KNA1M - Customer Master Data in IDoc
      • E1EDKA1 - Partner segment in IDoc (used in SD documents)
      • E1EDP01 - Item data segment (sometimes contains partner info)
    • Notes and SAP OSS Messages:

      • Check SAP Notes related to VG206 for specific patches or known issues.
      • Sometimes, the error can be due to missing or incorrect partner function assignments in the sales document.

    Summary:

    The VG206 error indicates that the system cannot find or determine the customer number from the IDoc data. The solution involves verifying the IDoc content, partner determination setup, customer master data, and related sales or delivery documents. Correcting these will allow the IDoc to be processed successfully.


    If you provide the specific IDoc type or scenario (e.g., billing, delivery, sales order), I can give more tailored advice.

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