How To Fix O1280 - Initializing of field VKDFS-OIEXGNUM failed (SY-SUBRC = &).

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: O1 - IS-Oil : Message pool exchanges

• Message number: 280

• Message text: Initializing of field VKDFS-OIEXGNUM failed (SY-SUBRC = &).

What causes this issue?

The system tried to initialized billing index table VKDFS, but the
update failed

System Response

The system could not update table VKDFS.

How to fix this error?

There are two possible reasons for the failed update:
there are no entries in the table
in this case, an update is not necessary.
there are entries in the table
in this case, the update probably failed because of database problems,
and you would have to run the report again. Please refer to the program
documentation for further details.

Procedure for System Administrators

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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message O1280 - Initializing of field VKDFS-OIEXGNUM failed (SY-SUBRC = &). ?

  The SAP error message O1280, which states "Initializing of field VKDFS-OIEXGNUM failed (SY-SUBRC = &)," typically occurs in the context of pricing or condition records in SAP, particularly when dealing with the pricing procedure or condition types.
  Cause:
  
  
  Field Initialization Failure: The error indicates that the system failed to initialize the field VKDFS-OIEXGNUM, which is related to the pricing conditions. This could be due to:
  
  Missing or incorrect configuration in the pricing procedure.
  Issues with the condition records or condition types.
  Data inconsistencies or missing entries in the relevant tables.
  Incorrectly defined access sequences or condition tables.
  
  
  
  Custom Code Issues: If there are custom enhancements or user exits that manipulate pricing data, they might be causing the initialization to fail.
  
  
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user might not have the necessary authorizations to access certain data, leading to initialization failures.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Review the pricing procedure configuration in transaction V/08 to ensure that all necessary condition types are correctly defined and linked.
  Verify that the access sequences and condition tables are correctly set up in transaction V/07.
  
  
  
  Review Condition Records:
  
  Use transaction VK11 or VK12 to check if the condition records for the relevant condition types are correctly maintained.
  Ensure that the necessary data exists for the pricing conditions being processed.
  
  
  
  Debugging:
  
  If you have access to debugging tools, you can set breakpoints in the relevant pricing routines to see where the initialization is failing.
  Check the value of SY-SUBRC to understand the specific reason for the failure.
  
  
  
  Check Custom Code:
  
  If there are any custom enhancements or user exits that affect pricing, review them to ensure they are functioning correctly and not causing the issue.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the relevant data and perform the required actions.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes:
  
  Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error message or provide additional guidance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  V/08: Pricing Procedure Configuration
  V/07: Access Sequence Configuration
  VK11: Create Condition Record
  VK12: Change Condition Record
  
  
  
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to pricing procedures and condition management for a deeper understanding of how these components interact.
  
  
  SAP Community: Consider searching or posting in the SAP Community forums for additional insights from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.