How To Fix VG890 - Unknown error describing intermediate document

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VG - EDI Messages in SD

• Message number: 890

• Message text: Unknown error describing intermediate document

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VG890 - Unknown error describing intermediate document ?

  SAP Error Message:
  
  VG890 - Unknown error describing intermediate document
  
  Cause:
  The error VG890 typically occurs during the processing of an Intermediate Document (IDoc) in SAP, especially in the context of Vendor Invoice Management (VIM) or other IDoc-related processes. The message "Unknown error describing intermediate document" indicates that SAP encountered an unexpected or unhandled issue while trying to read, describe, or process the IDoc.
  Common causes include:
  
  Corrupted or incomplete IDoc data: The IDoc might be incomplete, have missing segments, or contain invalid data.
  Inconsistent or missing metadata: The system cannot find the necessary metadata or description for the IDoc type or segments.
  Authorization issues: The user or process does not have sufficient authorization to read or process the IDoc.
  Incorrect or missing partner profiles: Partner profiles or message types are not correctly configured.
  System inconsistencies or transport issues: The IDoc processing function modules or related objects might be inconsistent or missing.
  Custom enhancements or user exits: Custom code might cause unexpected errors during IDoc processing.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check the IDoc status and data:
  
  Use transaction WE02 or WE05 to display the IDoc.
  Verify if the IDoc is complete and correctly structured.
  Look for any missing segments or data inconsistencies.
  
  
  
  Verify partner profiles and message types:
  
  Use transaction WE20 to check partner profiles.
  Ensure the message type and process code are correctly assigned.
  
  
  
  Check authorization:
  
  Verify that the user or background job processing the IDoc has the necessary authorizations.
  Use transaction SU53 after the error occurs to check authorization failures.
  
  
  
  Check for system inconsistencies:
  
  Run report RSARIDOC to check IDoc consistency.
  Check for missing or inconsistent function modules related to IDoc processing.
  
  
  
  Debug the error:
  
  If possible, debug the processing function module or program to identify where the error occurs.
  Look for custom enhancements or user exits that might interfere.
  
  
  
  Apply SAP Notes:
  
  Search the SAP Support Portal for notes related to error VG890.
  There might be known bugs or patches available.
  
  
  
  Reprocess or recreate the IDoc:
  
  If the IDoc is corrupted, try to recreate or reprocess it.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transactions:
  
  WE02 / WE05 - Display IDocs
  WE20 - Partner Profiles
  BD87 - Reprocess IDocs
  SM58 - Check for background job errors
  SU53 - Authorization check
  
  
  
  SAP Notes:
  
  Check SAP Notes related to IDoc processing errors and VG890.
  Example: SAP Note 1234567 (hypothetical) might address similar issues.
  
  
  
  IDoc Basics:
  
  IDocs are used for asynchronous data exchange.
  Proper configuration of partner profiles, message types, and process codes is essential.
  
  
  
  Debugging:
  
  Use transaction SE37 to test function modules related to IDoc processing.
  Use SE80 or SE38 to debug custom programs or exits.
  
  
  
  
  If you provide more context (e.g., transaction where the error occurs, IDoc type, or scenario), I can help with more specific guidance.