How To Fix WP201 - Outbound intermediate document & saved

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WP - Messages from POS interface

• Message number: 201

• Message text: Outbound intermediate document & saved

What causes this issue?

The intermediate document was saved with the settings you selected.

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

System Response

How to fix this error?

Choose the "IDoc status" function to check the status of the
intermediate document.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WP201 - Outbound intermediate document & saved ?

  SAP Error Message:
  
  WP201 - Outbound intermediate document & saved
  
  Cause:
  The message WP201 is an informational message indicating that an outbound IDoc (Intermediate Document) has been successfully created and saved in the system. It is not an error, but rather a confirmation that the IDoc has been generated and stored for further processing or transmission.
  This message typically appears during the processing of outbound IDocs in ALE (Application Link Enabling) or EDI (Electronic Data Interchange) scenarios, such as when data is being sent from SAP to an external system or another SAP system.
  
  Explanation:
  
  Outbound intermediate document means the system has created an IDoc to send data out.
  Saved means the IDoc has been stored in the database and is ready for further processing (e.g., sending via a communication partner).
  
  
  Solution / Next Steps:
  Since WP201 is an informational message, no corrective action is required. However, you should:
  
  
  Check IDoc status:  
  
  Use transaction WE02 or WE05 to view the IDoc.
  Verify the status of the IDoc (e.g., status 03 = Data passed to port, status 12 = Dispatch OK).
  
  
  
  Monitor outbound processing:  
  
  Ensure the IDoc is successfully transmitted to the partner system.
  If the IDoc is stuck or has errors in later processing steps, investigate those specific errors.
  
  
  
  If you expected a different outcome:  
  
  Review the configuration of the output type or ALE distribution model.
  Check partner profiles (transaction WE20) and ports (transaction WE21).
  
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  WE02 / WE05 – Display IDocs
  WE19 – Test tool for IDocs
  WE20 – Partner profiles
  WE21 – Port definitions
  BD87 – Reprocess IDocs
  
  
  
  IDoc Status Codes:
  
  01 – IDoc created
  02 – IDoc passed to port
  03 – Data passed to port (successful creation)
  12 – Dispatch OK
  51 – Error during processing
  
  
  
  ALE/EDI Basics:
  
  IDocs are used for asynchronous data exchange.
  Outbound IDocs are generated by the sender system and sent to the receiver.
  
  
  
  
  Summary:
  
  WP201 is a success/info message confirming that an outbound IDoc has been created and saved.
  No error or problem is indicated by this message.
  Check IDoc status and transmission if further processing is needed.
  
  
  If you are experiencing issues beyond this message, please provide additional details or error messages for further assistance.