How To Fix VG560 - Programming error (function group VEDO, & &)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VG - EDI Messages in SD

• Message number: 560

• Message text: Programming error (function group VEDO, & &)

What causes this issue?

There is a programming error in the function group VEDO, &V1&, &V2&.

How to fix this error?

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VG560 - Programming error (function group VEDO, & &) ?

  SAP Error Message:
  
  VG560 - Programming error (function group VEDO, & &)
  
  Cause:
  The error message VG560 indicates a programming error within the function group VEDO, which is related to the Vendor Evaluation component in SAP. The placeholders & & typically contain additional information such as the program name, line number, or specific error details, but the core issue is that the system encountered an unexpected condition or inconsistency in the code related to vendor evaluation.
  Common causes include:
  
  Inconsistencies or missing data in vendor evaluation master data.
  Custom enhancements or user exits in the vendor evaluation process causing runtime errors.
  Incorrect or incomplete configuration in vendor evaluation settings.
  Bugs or issues in standard SAP code (less common, but possible in certain versions).
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check the Detailed Error Information:
  
  Look at the short dump (transaction ST22) generated at the time of the error.
  Identify the exact program, line number, and call stack to understand where the error occurred.
  
  
  
  Analyze the Vendor Evaluation Data:
  
  Verify vendor master data and evaluation criteria.
  Check if all required fields and configurations are correctly maintained.
  
  
  
  Review Custom Code:
  
  If there are any user exits, BADIs, or enhancements related to vendor evaluation, review them for errors.
  Temporarily disable custom code to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes and Support:
  
  Search for SAP Notes related to error VG560 or function group VEDO.
  Apply any relevant SAP patches or corrections.
  
  
  
  Debugging:
  
  If you have ABAP expertise, debug the program in function group VEDO to identify the exact cause.
  Pay attention to the parameters and data being processed at the point of failure.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Support:
  
  If the issue cannot be resolved internally, raise a message with SAP Support including the dump and system details.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Function Group VEDO: This function group contains function modules related to vendor evaluation processes.
  
  
  Vendor Evaluation: A process in SAP MM (Materials Management) used to assess and rate vendors based on various criteria such as price, quality, delivery, etc.
  
  
  Transaction Codes:  
  
  ME61 - Maintain Vendor Evaluation  
  ME6B - Display Vendor Evaluation  
  ME6H - Vendor Evaluation: Evaluation Results
  
  
  
  Debugging Tools:  
  
  ST22 - ABAP Runtime Errors  
  SE80 / SE37 - To view and debug function modules in VEDO  
  SM21 - System log for additional error context
  
  
  
  
  Summary:
  The VG560 error is a programming error in the vendor evaluation function group VEDO. It usually requires analyzing the short dump, checking vendor evaluation data and configuration, reviewing custom code, and possibly debugging the function modules involved. Applying SAP Notes or patches and consulting SAP support may be necessary if the problem is due to a standard SAP issue.
  
  If you can provide the exact text in the placeholders & & or the short dump details, I can help you further narrow down the cause and solution.