How To Fix VG860 - Unknown error closing intermediate document

VG860 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VG - EDI Messages in SD

• Message number: 860

• Message text: Unknown error closing intermediate document

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VG860 - Unknown error closing intermediate document ?

  SAP Error Message:
  VG860 - Unknown error closing intermediate document
  
  
  Cause:
  The error VG860 typically occurs during the closing of an intermediate document in SAP Logistics Invoice Verification (LIV) or during invoice processing in Materials Management (MM). The message indicates that SAP encountered an unexpected or unknown error when trying to close or finalize an intermediate document (such as an invoice document or a related accounting document).
  Common causes include:
  
  Inconsistent or incomplete data in the intermediate document or related purchase order/invoice.
  Database inconsistencies or missing entries related to the document.
  Authorization issues preventing the system from updating or closing the document.
  Custom enhancements or user exits causing unexpected behavior during document closing.
  Locking or update conflicts in the database tables during the closing process.
  Missing or incorrect configuration in the invoice verification or document management settings.
  Technical issues such as short dumps or system errors during the process.
  
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check the Application Log and Short Dumps:
  
  Use transaction SLG1 to check application logs