How To Fix VC418 - Incompletion procedure & is not defined for items

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VC - SD Customizing

• Message number: 418

• Message text: Incompletion procedure & is not defined for items

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VC418 - Incompletion procedure & is not defined for items ?

  The SAP error message VC418 indicates that an incompletion procedure is not defined for the items in a sales document or a similar context. This error typically arises in the context of variant configuration, where certain items require specific data to be completed before the document can be processed further.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Incompletion Procedure: The primary cause of this error is that the incompletion procedure has not been defined for the item category or the specific configuration of the product.
  Item Category Settings: The item category settings may not have the incompletion procedure assigned, which is necessary for the system to check for required fields.
  Configuration Profile: The configuration profile for the product may not be set up correctly, leading to missing checks for required fields.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Define Incompletion Procedure:
  
  Go to the transaction code OVAK (for item categories) or OVAG (for sales document types) in SAP.
  Check the settings for the relevant item category and ensure that an incompletion procedure is assigned.
  If it is not assigned, you can create or assign an incompletion procedure that suits your business requirements.
  
  
  
  Check Item Category:
  
  Ensure that the item category used in the sales document is appropriate for the product being sold and that it has the necessary incompletion procedure defined.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration Profile:
  
  Check the configuration profile associated with the product to ensure that it is correctly set up to handle the required fields and that the incompletion procedure is linked.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the sales document creation or processing again to ensure that the error is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Incompletion Procedures: These are used in SAP to ensure that all required fields are filled in before a document can be processed. They can be defined for various document types, including sales orders, quotations, and delivery documents.
  Transaction Codes:
  
  OVAK: Define incompletion procedures for item categories.
  OVAG: Define incompletion procedures for sales document types.
  CU41: Maintain configuration profiles.
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed guidance on setting up incompletion procedures and configuration profiles.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the VC418 error and ensure that your sales documents can be processed without issues.