How To Fix WB055 - Intermediate document data for material & could not be created

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WB - Messages for assortment list

• Message number: 055

• Message text: Intermediate document data for material & could not be created

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WB055 - Intermediate document data for material & could not be created ?

  The SAP error message WB055 indicates that the system was unable to create Intermediate Document (IDoc) data for a specific material. This error can occur in various scenarios, particularly when dealing with data transfer between systems or when processing materials in the SAP environment.
  Causes of Error WB055
  
  
  Material Master Issues: The material may not be properly set up in the system. This could include missing or incorrect data in the material master record.
  
  
  IDoc Configuration: There may be issues with the configuration of IDocs, such as missing segments or incorrect mapping.
  
  
  Message Type Issues: The message type associated with the IDoc may not be correctly defined or may not exist in the system.
  
  
  Authorization Issues: The user or process attempting to create the IDoc may not have the necessary authorizations.
  
  
  System Configuration: There may be issues with the system configuration, such as missing or incorrect settings in the relevant application areas.
  
  
  Data Consistency: There may be inconsistencies in the data being processed, such as invalid or incomplete entries.
  
  
  Solutions to Error WB055
  
  
  Check Material Master Data:
  
  Verify that the material exists in the system and that all required fields in the material master are filled out correctly.
  Ensure that the material is active and not marked for deletion.
  
  
  
  Review IDoc Configuration:
  
  Check the IDoc type and message type configuration in transaction WE30 (IDoc Types) and WE81 (Message Types).
  Ensure that the IDoc segments are correctly defined and that the mapping is accurate.
  
  
  
  Check for Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user or process has the necessary authorizations to create IDocs. This can be checked in transaction SU53 or by consulting with your security team.
  
  
  
  Analyze Application Logs:
  
  Use transaction SLG1 to check application logs for more detailed error messages that can provide additional context for the failure.
  
  
  
  Debugging:
  
  If you have access to debugging tools, you can set breakpoints in the relevant function modules to trace the execution and identify where the error occurs.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide patches or updates.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, consider reaching out to SAP Support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information
  
  IDoc Basics: Understanding how IDocs work in SAP can help in troubleshooting. IDocs are used for data interchange between SAP systems and external systems.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as WE02 (IDoc Display), WE19 (IDoc Test Tool), and WE20 (Partner Profiles) for monitoring and managing IDocs.
  Material Master Transactions: Use transactions like MM01 (Create Material), MM02 (Change Material), and MM03 (Display Material) to manage material data.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the WB055 error and implement a solution to resolve it.