How To Fix WJ231 - No data exists to generate an additionals IDoc

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WJ - Additionals

• Message number: 231

• Message text: No data exists to generate an additionals IDoc

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WJ231 - No data exists to generate an additionals IDoc ?

  Certainly! Here's detailed information about the SAP error message WJ231 - No data exists to generate an additional IDoc:
  
  Error Message
  WJ231: No data exists to generate an additional IDoc
  
  Cause
  This error occurs when the system tries to generate an additional IDoc (Intermediate Document) for a particular process or transaction, but it cannot find any relevant data to create the IDoc. This typically happens in ALE/IDoc processing scenarios where the system expects data to be available for IDoc creation but the data selection or retrieval returns empty.
  Common causes include:
  
  The data selection criteria for the IDoc generation are too restrictive or incorrect.
  The master or transactional data required for the IDoc does not exist or is incomplete.
  The partner profile or distribution model is not correctly maintained, leading to no data being selected.
  The process triggering the IDoc generation is executed at a time when no new or changed data is available.
  Incorrect or missing configuration in the message control or output determination.
  
  
  Solution
  To resolve the error, consider the following steps:
  
  
  Check Data Availability:
  
  Verify that the data intended for IDoc generation actually exists in the system.
  For example, if the IDoc is for a sales order, check if the sales order exists and meets the criteria for IDoc generation.
  
  
  
  Review Selection Criteria:
  
  Check the selection parameters or filters used in the IDoc generation program or report.
  Adjust the criteria to ensure relevant data is included.
  
  
  
  Verify Partner Profile and Distribution Model:
  
  Ensure that the partner profile (WE20) is correctly maintained for the partner and message type.
  Check the distribution model (BD64) to confirm that the message type and object are properly assigned and active.
  
  
  
  Check Output Determination:
  
  If the IDoc is triggered via output determination (e.g., message control), verify that the output type is correctly configured and assigned to the relevant document type.
  Ensure that the condition records for output determination are maintained and valid.
  
  
  
  Run IDoc Generation Manually:
  
  Try to generate the IDoc manually using transaction codes like WE19 (Test tool for IDocs) or the relevant report.
  This can help isolate whether the problem is with the data or the automatic generation process.
  
  
  
  Check for Notes or Patches:
  
  Search SAP Notes for any known issues related to the message type or process you are working with.
  Apply relevant SAP Notes if applicable.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  WE02 / WE05 – Display IDocs
  WE19 – Test tool for IDocs
  WE20 – Partner profiles
  BD64 – Distribution model
  WE21 – Port definitions
  WE30 – IDoc type development
  WE31 – Segment editor
  
  
  
  Common Scenarios:
  
  IDoc generation for master data (e.g., material master, customer master)
  IDoc generation for transactional data (e.g., sales orders, deliveries)
  Output determination for billing documents or purchase orders
  
  
  
  SAP Notes:
  
  Check SAP Support Portal for notes related to message type and error WJ231.
  
  
  
  
  If you provide the specific context (e.g., which IDoc/message type, transaction, or process you are working with), I can help tailor the troubleshooting steps further.