How To Fix VH164 - Error in requirement no. &: &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VH - SD pricing

• Message number: 164

• Message text: Error in requirement no. &: &

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VH164 - Error in requirement no. &: & ?

  Certainly! Here's detailed information about the SAP error message VH164 - Error in requirement no. &: &:
  
  SAP Error Message: VH164
  Text: Error in requirement no. &: &
  
  Meaning / Cause
  
  This error occurs during vehicle or equipment configuration in SAP Vehicle Management (part of SAP Logistics or SAP Automotive solutions).
  The message indicates that there is an error related to a specific requirement number in the vehicle configuration or requirements management process.
  The placeholders & are replaced by the actual requirement number and a specific error description or code.
  Typically, this error arises when a requirement (such as a configuration prerequisite, condition, or validation rule) is not met or is incorrectly defined.
  It can be caused by:
  
  Incorrect or incomplete requirement definitions in the vehicle configuration.
  Missing or inconsistent data in the requirement master or configuration profile.
  Conflicts between requirements or dependencies that cannot be resolved.
  Errors in the requirement check routines or user-exits/custom code.
  
  
  
  
  Where it Occurs
  
  During vehicle configuration or requirements check in SAP Vehicle Management.
  When processing vehicle requirements in transaction codes related to vehicle configuration, such as:
  
  VH01 (Create Vehicle)
  VH02 (Change Vehicle)
  VH03 (Display Vehicle)
  Or during batch processing or validation of vehicle requirements.
  
  
  
  
  Solution / How to Fix
  
  
  Identify the Requirement Number and Error Details:
  
  Check the full error message to get the exact requirement number and the accompanying error text.
  Use this information to locate the problematic requirement in the system.
  
  
  
  Review Requirement Definition:
  
  Go to the requirement master data (transaction codes like VH11, VH12, or related customizing).
  Verify that the requirement is correctly defined, with all necessary fields and dependencies properly maintained.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration Dependencies:
  
  Ensure that all prerequisite requirements or conditions for the given requirement are fulfilled.
  Look for conflicts or circular dependencies.
  
  
  
  Validate Data Consistency:
  
  Check the vehicle configuration data for completeness and correctness.
  Make sure that all required characteristics and values are maintained.
  
  
  
  Debug or Analyze User-Exits / Enhancements:
  
  If custom code or user-exits are involved in requirement checks, debug to find any logic errors.
  Consult with your ABAP developer if necessary.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes and Documentation:
  
  Search for SAP Notes related to message VH164 for any known issues or patches.
  Review SAP Help Portal documentation on Vehicle Management and requirements configuration.
  
  
  
  Test After Corrections:
  
  After making corrections, re-run the vehicle configuration or requirement check to confirm the error is resolved.
  
  
  
  
  Additional Information
  
  Message Class: VH (Vehicle Management)
  Related Transactions: VH01, VH02, VH11, VH12, etc.
  Module: Logistics - Vehicle Management (LO-VC)
  SAP Help: Look for Vehicle Management and Vehicle Configuration guides.
  SAP Notes: Use SAP ONE Support Launchpad to search for message VH164 or related keywords.
  
  
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  Error
  VH164 - Error in requirement no. &: &
  
  
  Cause
  Incorrect or inconsistent vehicle requirement definition or data
  
  
  Solution
  Review and correct requirement master data, check dependencies, validate configuration, debug custom code
  
  
  Where
  Vehicle configuration and requirements processing (VH transactions)
  
  
  Related Info
  SAP Vehicle Management, SAP Notes, user-exits
  
  
  
  
  If you provide the exact requirement number and error text (the values replacing the & placeholders), I can help you analyze the issue more specifically.