How To Fix VII012 - Processing termination by & forced after segment & (No. &)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VII - Application Output Shipment Output Inbox

• Message number: 012

• Message text: Processing termination by & forced after segment & (No. &)

What causes this issue?

A serious error was indicated in customer enhancement &V1& as segment
&V2& (segment number &V3&) was being processed. This error forced IDoc
processing to be terminated.

System Response

IDoc processing is terminated.

How to fix this error?

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

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VII012 - Processing termination by & forced after segment & (No. &) ?

  The SAP error message VII012 indicates that a processing termination has occurred due to a forced termination after a specific segment in the processing of a document. This error is typically related to issues in the processing of inbound or outbound IDocs, particularly in the context of the SAP Intermediate Document (IDoc) interface.
  Cause:
  
  Data Issues: The data being processed may have inconsistencies or errors that prevent successful processing.
  Configuration Errors: There may be issues with the configuration of the IDoc processing, such as incorrect settings in the partner profiles or message types.
  Programmatic Errors: Custom code or enhancements that manipulate IDoc processing may have bugs or unhandled exceptions.
  System Resource Issues: Insufficient system resources (like memory or processing power) can lead to forced terminations.
  Lock Issues: If the IDoc is being processed by another session or user, it may lead to a lock situation causing the termination.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check IDoc Status: Use transaction WE02 or WE05 to check the status of the IDoc that caused the error. Look for any error messages or status codes that can provide more context.
  Review Logs: Check the application logs (transaction SLG1) for any related error messages that can give more insight into the cause of the termination.
  Data Validation: Validate the data being processed to ensure it meets the required format and constraints. Correct any inconsistencies found.
  Configuration Review: Review the configuration settings for the IDoc processing, including partner profiles (transaction WE20) and message types (transaction WE81).
  Debugging: If custom code is involved, use the ABAP debugger to trace the execution and identify where the termination occurs.
  System Resources: Monitor system resources to ensure that there are no bottlenecks. If necessary, optimize the system or increase resources.
  Reprocessing: After addressing the underlying issues, you may need to reprocess the IDoc. This can be done using transaction BD87 or by manually triggering the reprocessing of the IDoc.
  
  Related Information:
  
  IDoc Types: Familiarize yourself with the specific IDoc type being processed, as different types may have different requirements and configurations.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to the specific error message or IDoc processing.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation on IDoc processing and error handling for best practices and troubleshooting steps.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance, providing them with detailed logs and error messages for a more in-depth analysis.