How To Fix VK20026 - Program error: Item without header (GUID &1, POSNR = &2)

VK20026 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VK20 - Messages for Reporting

• Message number: 026

• Message text: Program error: Item without header (GUID &1, POSNR = &2)

What causes this issue?

A program error has occurred when processing coinsurance shares, which
can lead to inconsistencies in the system: An attempt was made to
process an entry in the VVKK_COINSP table, but the system had not
selected a corresponding entry in the VVKK_COINSH table. This is an
entry where GUID = &V1& and POSNR = &V2&.

System Response

Processing was cancelled.,,

How to fix this error?

Enter an OSS message for SAP, and specify the data for this run.

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 VK20026 - Program error: Item without header (GUID &1, POSNR = &2) ?

  The SAP error message VK20026, which states "Program error: Item without header (GUID &1, POSNR = &2)," typically occurs in the context of sales and distribution (SD) or pricing procedures. This error indicates that there is an issue with the data integrity of a document, where an item is being referenced without a corresponding header.
  
  Cause:
  
  
  Data Integrity Issues: The most common cause of this error is that the item (POSNR) is being referenced in the system without a valid header (GUID). This can happen due to:
  
  Incomplete document processing.
  Manual changes to the document that led to a mismatch between the header and item data.
  Data corruption or inconsistencies in the database.
  
  
  
  Custom Code or Enhancements: If there are custom programs, user exits, or enhancements that manipulate sales documents, they might inadvertently create situations where items are processed without their corresponding headers.
  
  
  System Bugs: Occasionally, this error can be triggered by bugs in the SAP system