How To Fix VII002 - Serialization error in IDoc & for shipment &

VII002 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VII - Application Output Shipment Output Inbox

• Message number: 002

• Message text: Serialization error in IDoc & for shipment &

What causes this issue?

During the serialization process for IDoc &V1& (shipment document
&V2&), the system reasoned that the document contains outdated data,
since a more recent IDoc has already been processed for the given
shipment document.

System Response

The IDoc is not processed.

How to fix this error?

No action necessary.

Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VII002 - Serialization error in IDoc & for shipment & ?

  The SAP error message VII002, which indicates a "Serialization error in IDoc," typically occurs in the context of handling IDocs (Intermediate Documents) for data exchange between SAP systems or between SAP and external systems. This error is often related to issues with the serialization of data, which can arise during the processing of IDocs for shipments or other logistics-related transactions.
  Causes of VII002 Serialization Error
  
  Data Format Issues: The data being sent in the IDoc may not conform to the expected format, leading to serialization problems.
  Mapping Errors: If there are issues with the mapping of fields between the source and target systems, it can cause serialization errors.
  IDoc Structure Changes: Changes in the IDoc structure (e.g., adding or removing segments) that are not reflected in the receiving system can lead to serialization issues.
  Inconsistent Data: Inconsistent or invalid data in the IDoc segments can trigger serialization errors.
  
  Configuration Issues: Incorrect configuration in the IDoc processing