How To Fix WTADDI104 - Note: IDoc already generated for material &1 and additional &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WTADDI - Additionals: Messages

• Message number: 104

• Message text: Note: IDoc already generated for material &1 and additional &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WTADDI104 - Note: IDoc already generated for material &1 and additional &2 ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation for the SAP error message WTADDI104:
  
  SAP Error Message:
  WTADDI104
  
  Text: Note: IDoc already generated for material &1 and additional &2
  
  Meaning / Cause:
  This message indicates that an IDoc (Intermediate Document) has already been generated for the specified material (&1) and the additional information (&2, often a plant or other key). In other words, the system has detected that an IDoc for this material and the related data has already been created and is likely in process or has been sent.
  This message typically occurs during the process of generating IDocs for material master data distribution (e.g., via ALE/EDI). The system prevents duplicate IDocs for the same material and additional key to avoid redundant data transmission.
  
  Common Causes:
  
  The material master data change or creation triggered an IDoc generation.
  A subsequent attempt to generate an IDoc for the same material and additional key is made before the previous IDoc is processed or archived.
  The system uses a control table or flag to track IDocs already generated for a material to avoid duplicates.
  Possibly a background job or manual trigger is trying to generate IDocs repeatedly for the same material.
  
  
  Solution / How to Resolve:
  
  
  Check IDoc Status:
  
  Use transaction WE02 or WE05 to check if an IDoc for the material (&1) and additional key (&2) already exists.
  Verify the status of the IDoc (e.g., 03 - Data passed to port, 12 - Dispatch OK, 51 - Error).
  
  
  
  Wait or Process Existing IDoc:
  
  If the existing IDoc is still in process or waiting to be sent, wait until it is processed.
  If the IDoc is in error status, correct the error and reprocess the IDoc.
  
  
  
  Avoid Duplicate Generation:
  
  Ensure that the process or program generating the IDocs is not triggered multiple times unnecessarily.
  Check if any custom code or user action is causing repeated IDoc generation attempts.
  
  
  
  Reset or Delete Control Flags (if applicable):
  
  In some cases, the system uses control tables or flags to mark that an IDoc has been generated.
  If the IDoc was deleted or needs to be regenerated, you may need to reset these flags.
  This should be done carefully, preferably with SAP support or experienced consultant guidance.
  
  
  
  Review ALE/EDI Configuration:
  
  Check the distribution model and filters to ensure correct setup.
  Verify that the material master change pointers are correctly set and processed.
  
  
  
  
  Additional Information:
  
  Message Class: WTADDI (related to ALE distribution of material master data)
  This message is informational (Note), not an error, but it indicates that no new IDoc will be generated because one already exists.
  It helps prevent duplicate data transmission and ensures data consistency.
  If you want to force regeneration, you may need to delete or archive the existing IDoc and reset change pointers or flags.
  
  
  Summary:
  
  
  
  Aspect
  Details
  
  
  
  
  Cause
  IDoc already generated for the material and additional key; system prevents duplicates.
  
  
  Solution
  Check existing IDoc status, process or correct errors, avoid duplicate triggers, reset flags if needed.
  
  
  Transaction
  WE02, WE05 (IDoc display), BD87 (reprocessing), BD21/BD22 (change pointers)
  
  
  Related Info
  ALE/EDI material master distribution, change pointers, distribution model configuration.
  
  
  
  
  If you need help with specific steps or transactions, feel free to ask!