How To Fix VC423 - Incompletion procedure & is not defined for sales activities

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VC - SD Customizing

• Message number: 423

• Message text: Incompletion procedure & is not defined for sales activities

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VC423 - Incompletion procedure & is not defined for sales activities ?

  The SAP error message VC423 indicates that an incompletion procedure is not defined for sales activities. This error typically arises when you are trying to create or process a sales activity (like a sales order, quotation, or similar) and the system expects certain fields to be filled based on the incompletion procedure settings, but it cannot find the relevant configuration.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Incompletion Procedure: The incompletion procedure for the sales activity type you are working with has not been defined in the system.
  Configuration Issues: The sales activity type may not be linked to an incompletion procedure in the configuration settings.
  Custom Development: If there are custom developments or modifications in the system, they might not have accounted for the incompletion procedure.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the VC423 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Define Incompletion Procedure:
  
  Go to the SAP Customizing Implementation Guide (SPRO).
  Navigate to Sales and Distribution > Sales > Sales Documents > Define Incompletion Procedures.
  Check if an incompletion procedure is defined for the sales activity type you are using. If not, you will need to create one.
  
  
  
  Assign Incompletion Procedure:
  
  After defining the incompletion procedure, ensure it is assigned to the relevant sales activity type.
  This can typically be done in the same configuration area where you defined the incompletion procedure.
  
  
  
  Check Field Selection:
  
  Ensure that the fields you want to be mandatory or optional are correctly set in the incompletion procedure.
  You can do this by checking the field selection settings for the sales document type.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the sales activity creation or processing again to ensure that the error is resolved.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation: If you are unsure about the settings, refer to SAP documentation or consult with your SAP functional consultant for guidance.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like SPRO for configuration, VA01 for creating sales orders, or VA02 for changing them.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address specific issues related to incompletion procedures.
  User Authorizations: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes in the configuration settings.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the VC423 error and ensure that the incompletion procedure is correctly defined and assigned for your sales activities.