How To Fix WG084 - Malfunction in updating document flow. Document: &, error: &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WG - Messages for store order and investment buy

• Message number: 084

• Message text: Malfunction in updating document flow. Document: &, error: &

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WG084 - Malfunction in updating document flow. Document: &, error: & ?

  SAP Error Message:
  
  WG084 - Malfunction in updating document flow. Document: &, error: &
  
  Cause:
  This error occurs when SAP encounters a problem while trying to update the document flow between related documents (e.g., sales orders, deliveries, billing documents). The document flow is a link that tracks the relationship between documents in a business process. The malfunction can be caused by:
  
  Inconsistencies or missing entries in the document flow tables (e.g., VBFA).
  Database lock or update conflicts.
  Custom enhancements or user exits that interfere with the standard update process.
  Authorization issues preventing the update.
  System inconsistencies or incomplete document creation.
  Transport or system copy issues leading to missing or inconsistent data.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check the Document Flow:
  
  Use transaction VA03 (Display Sales Order) or VL03N (Display Delivery) to check the document flow.
  Verify if the document flow is incomplete or inconsistent.
  
  
  
  Analyze the Error Details:
  
  The message provides the document number and a specific error code/message.
  Check the short dump (transaction ST22) or system log (SM21) for more detailed error information.
  
  
  
  Database Consistency:
  
  Check the consistency of the document flow table VBFA.
  Run report RSVBF00 (Consistency Check for Document Flow) to identify and fix inconsistencies.
  
  
  
  Check for Locks:
  
  Use transaction SM12 to check for locked entries that might block the update.
  
  
  
  Authorization:
  
  Verify that the user has the necessary authorizations to update the document flow.
  
  
  
  Debugging:
  
  If the error persists, debug the function module or BAPI responsible for updating the document flow (e.g., SD_DOCUMENT_FLOW_UPDATE).
  Check for custom code or user exits that might cause the malfunction.
  
  
  
  Recreate Document Flow:
  
  In some cases, you may need to delete and recreate the document flow entries manually or via a program.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes:
  
  Search for relevant SAP Notes using the error message number WG084 or the specific error code provided in the message.
  Apply any recommended patches or corrections.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Document Flow Table: VBFA (Document Flow)
  Transactions:
  
  VA03 - Display Sales Order
  VL03N - Display Delivery
  SM12 - Lock Entries
  ST22 - ABAP Runtime Errors
  SM21 - System Log
  
  
  Reports:
  
  RSVBF00 - Consistency Check for Document Flow
  
  
  Function Modules:
  
  SD_DOCUMENT_FLOW_UPDATE (or similar)
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Service Marketplace or SAP ONE Support Launchpad for notes related to WG084.
  
  
  If you provide the exact error code/message (&) from the error text, I can help you further narrow down the cause and solution.