How To Fix VG235 - No IDoc data for processing (table IDOC_DATA is empty)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VG - EDI Messages in SD

• Message number: 235

• Message text: No IDoc data for processing (table IDOC_DATA is empty)

What causes this issue?

During IDoc processing, the table containing the IDoc segment
information (IDOC_DATA) was found to be empty.
The system is unable to process the IDoc, since no data has been made
available to the application.

System Response

IDoc processing ends with status 51.
The system was unable to create or modify an order document.

How to fix this error?

Restart the IDoc manually or during the next automated run.
The IDoc should then be processed.

Procedure for System Administrators

If this error message is displayed frequently, or if the same IDoc leads
to this error message during each processing attempt, create a customer
service ticket and send it to SAP.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VG235 - No IDoc data for processing (table IDOC_DATA is empty) ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation for the SAP error message VG235: No IDoc data for processing (table IDOC_DATA is empty):
  
  Error Message
  VG235 - No IDoc data for processing (table IDOC_DATA is empty)
  
  Cause
  This error occurs when the system tries to process an IDoc, but the internal table IDOC_DATA (which should contain the segments of the IDoc) is empty. In other words, the IDoc control record exists, but there is no segment data associated with it.
  Common causes include:
  
  The IDoc was created or referenced, but no segment data was populated.
  The IDoc data segments were deleted or not properly filled during IDoc creation or inbound processing.
  A mismatch or inconsistency between the control record and the data records.
  The IDoc was incorrectly referenced or the IDoc number is wrong.
  The IDoc was archived or deleted, so the data segments are no longer available.
  A program or function module that processes the IDoc is called with an empty data table.
  
  
  When does it occur?
  
  During inbound processing of an IDoc (e.g., when using function modules like IDOC_INPUT_*).
  When manually processing or reprocessing IDocs.
  When custom programs or middleware try to process IDocs but the data segments are missing.
  
  
  Solution
  
  
  Check the IDoc in WE02 / WE05:
  
  Use transaction WE02 or WE05 to display the IDoc.
  Verify if the IDoc has segment data.
  If the IDoc has no segments, it is incomplete or corrupted.
  
  
  
  Verify IDoc creation process:
  
  Check the process that generates the IDoc to ensure segments are correctly filled.
  If the IDoc is outbound, check the partner profile and message type configuration.
  If inbound, check the sending system and the data being sent.
  
  
  
  Reprocess or recreate the IDoc:
  
  If the IDoc is incomplete, delete it and recreate it properly.
  If the IDoc is inbound and missing data, request the sender to resend the IDoc.
  
  
  
  Check custom code or user exits:
  
  If custom programs or user exits are involved, debug to ensure the IDOC_DATA table is populated before processing.
  
  
  
  Check for IDoc archiving or deletion:
  
  If the IDoc was archived or deleted, the data segments may no longer be available.
  Restore from archive if necessary.
  
  
  
  Technical checks:
  
  Check database tables EDIDC (control records) and EDID4 or EDIDOC (data records) for consistency.
  Run report RSNAST00 or RSEOUT00 to process IDocs again if needed.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information
  
  
  IDoc Tables:
  
  EDIDC - Control record of IDoc
  EDID4 or EDIDOC - Data records (segments) of IDoc
  
  
  
  Transactions:
  
  WE02 / WE05 - Display IDocs
  WE19 - Test tool for IDocs (can be used to recreate or simulate IDocs)
  WE20 - Partner profiles
  WE21 - Port definitions
  
  
  
  Function Modules:
  
  IDOC_READ_COMPLETELY - Reads IDoc control and data records into internal tables.
  IDOC_INPUT_<message_type> - Inbound processing function modules.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes:
  
  Check SAP Notes related to IDoc processing errors for your specific SAP version.
  
  
  
  
  Summary
  
  
  
  Aspect
  Description
  
  
  
  
  Cause
  IDoc control record exists but no segment data found in IDOC_DATA table (empty data).
  
  
  Effect
  Processing fails because there is no data to process.
  
  
  Solution
  Verify IDoc completeness in WE02/WE05, ensure segments are created, fix creation process, or recreate IDoc.
  
  
  
  
  If you provide the context of when and how this error occurs (e.g., during inbound processing, outbound generation, or custom program), I can help you with more specific troubleshooting steps.