How To Fix VG213 - IDoc & has test status

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VG - EDI Messages in SD

• Message number: 213

• Message text: IDoc & has test status

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VG213 - IDoc & has test status ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation regarding the SAP error message VG213: IDoc & has test status:
  
  SAP Error Message: VG213 - IDoc & has test status
  
  Cause:
  The error message VG213 occurs when an IDoc is in test status (status 68) and an attempt is made to process it as a regular IDoc. In SAP, IDocs can have different statuses indicating their processing state. Status 68 means the IDoc is in test mode and is not meant for actual processing or posting.
  This situation typically arises when:
  
  An IDoc was created or processed in test mode.
  A user or program tries to process or post the IDoc without changing its status from test to a normal processing status.
  The system prevents processing of test IDocs to avoid unintended data posting or updates.
  
  
  Explanation of Status 68 (Test Mode):
  
  Status 68 indicates the IDoc was generated or processed in test mode.
  Test mode is used to simulate IDoc processing without affecting the database or business data.
  It is useful for debugging or validating IDoc content and processing logic.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the VG213 error, you need to ensure that the IDoc is not in test status before processing it. Here are the steps:
  
  
  Check the IDoc status:
  
  Use transaction WE02 or WE05 to display the IDoc.
  Verify the status of the IDoc. If it is 68 (test), it cannot be processed normally.
  
  
  
  Change the IDoc status:
  
  If the IDoc is in test mode and you want to process it, you need to generate a new IDoc without test status.
  Alternatively, if you want to process the existing IDoc, you can manually change the status from 68 to a status that allows processing (e.g., 30 - IDoc ready for dispatch or 03 - Data passed to port).
  Note: Manually changing IDoc status is generally not recommended unless you are sure about the consequences. Use transaction BD87 (IDoc reprocessing) to reprocess IDocs properly.
  
  
  
  Reprocess the IDoc:
  
  Use transaction BD87 to reprocess the IDoc.
  BD87 allows you to select IDocs with errors or test status and process them correctly.
  
  
  
  Avoid generating IDocs in test mode for production processing:
  
  Check the program or configuration that generates the IDoc.
  Ensure that the test mode flag is not set when generating IDocs for actual processing.
  
  
  
  
  Additional Information:
  
  Status 68 is specifically for test mode IDocs.
  Test mode IDocs do not update application data.
  Test mode is useful for debugging and validation.
  Processing test mode IDocs as normal IDocs is blocked to prevent data inconsistencies.
  Always use standard SAP tools like BD87 for reprocessing IDocs.
  If you frequently encounter test mode IDocs, review the IDoc generation logic or partner profile settings.
  
  
  Summary:
  
  
  
  Aspect
  Details
  
  
  
  
  Error
  VG213 - IDoc & has test status
  
  
  Cause
  Attempt to process an IDoc that is in test mode (status 68)
  
  
  Effect
  IDoc cannot be processed or posted in test status
  
  
  Solution
  Reprocess IDoc using BD87 or regenerate IDoc without test mode; avoid manual status change
  
  
  Transaction
  WE02 / WE05 (Display IDoc), BD87 (Reprocess IDoc)
  
  
  Notes
  Test mode is for simulation/debugging; do not process test IDocs as real data
  
  
  
  
  If you need help with specific steps or transaction codes, feel free to ask!