How To Fix VH138 - Breakage & is not within the permitted range

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VH - SD pricing

• Message number: 138

• Message text: Breakage & is not within the permitted range

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VH138 - Breakage & is not within the permitted range ?

  SAP Error Message:
  
  VH138 - Breakage & is not within the permitted range
  
  Cause:
  The error message VH138 typically occurs in the SAP Vehicle Management System (VMS) or related modules when entering or processing vehicle data, specifically related to the breakage or damage values of a vehicle.
  
  The "Breakage" value entered is outside the allowed or configured range.
  This could be due to incorrect data entry, or the system's validation rules for breakage/damage percentages or values are violated.
  The permitted range is defined in the system configuration or master data settings, and the entered value does not comply with these limits.
  
  
  Explanation:
  
  In vehicle management or inspection processes, breakage or damage is often recorded as a percentage or a numeric value.
  SAP enforces validation to ensure data integrity.
  If the breakage value is too high, negative, or otherwise invalid, the system throws this error.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check the entered breakage value:
  
  Verify that the breakage/damage value you entered is within the expected range.
  Usually, this is a percentage between 0% and 100%, or a numeric value within configured limits.
  
  
  
  Review configuration settings:
  
  Check the configuration for breakage/damage limits in the relevant customizing path.
  For example, in Vehicle Management System, check if there are settings for permitted breakage ranges.
  Adjust the permitted range if business requirements have changed and the current limits are too restrictive.
  
  
  
  Correct the data entry:
  
  If the value was entered incorrectly, correct it to a valid number within the permitted range.
  
  
  
  Consult documentation or SAP Notes:
  
  Look for SAP Notes related to message VH138 for any known issues or patches.
  Sometimes, the error can be due to a bug or missing configuration.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Module: Vehicle Management System (VMS), or any SAP module handling vehicle inspection or damage recording.
  Transaction Codes: Could be related to vehicle inspection transactions or master data maintenance.
  Customizing Path:
  
  Vehicle Management ? Basic Settings ? Define Damage/Breakage Parameters (the exact path may vary depending on SAP version).
  SAP Notes: Search SAP Support Portal for "VH138" or "Breakage not within permitted range" for specific notes.
  User Guide: Refer to the vehicle inspection or damage recording user guide for correct data entry procedures.
  
  
  Summary:
  
  
  
  Aspect
  Details
  
  
  
  
  Error
  VH138 - Breakage & is not within permitted range
  
  
  Cause
  Entered breakage/damage value outside allowed limits
  
  
  Solution
  Verify and correct breakage value; adjust configuration if needed
  
  
  Module
  Vehicle Management System (VMS) or related
  
  
  Notes
  Check SAP Notes and customizing settings
  
  
  
  
  If you provide the exact transaction or process where this error occurs, I can help with more precise instructions.