How To Fix VH521 - Name

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VH - SD pricing

• Message number: 521

• Message text: Name

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VH521 - Name ?

  SAP Error Message VH521: "Name"
  
  1. Cause of the Error
  The SAP error message VH521 typically occurs in the context of vehicle management or vehicle master data maintenance (transaction codes like IH01, IH02, or related vehicle handling transactions). The message usually indicates that the "Name" field is missing or invalid for a particular entity, such as a vehicle owner, driver, or contact person.
  Common causes include:
  
  The Name field is empty or not maintained in the relevant master data record.
  The Name entered does not meet validation criteria (e.g., length, allowed characters).
  The system expects a mandatory name entry for a business partner or contact related to the vehicle, but it is missing.
  Data inconsistencies or incomplete data migration in vehicle master records.
  
  
  2. Solution
  To resolve the VH521 error, follow these steps:
  
  Check the relevant master data record (e.g., vehicle owner, driver, contact person) where the name is expected.
  Enter or correct the Name field ensuring it is not blank and meets any format requirements.
  If the name is maintained via a business partner or personnel number, verify that the linked record exists and has a valid name.
  Use transaction codes like IH01 (Display Vehicle) or IH02 (Change Vehicle) to review and update the vehicle master data.
  If the error occurs during data upload or batch processing, verify the source data for completeness and correctness.
  After correction, save the record and retry the operation that triggered the error.
  
  
  3. Related Information
  
  Message Class: VH5 (Vehicle Management)
  Typical Transactions: IH01, IH02, IH08, or custom vehicle management transactions.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes related to vehicle master data errors or VH5 message class for any known issues.
  Customization: In some cases, the name field might be linked to a custom validation or user exit; review any enhancements or validations in the vehicle master data processing.
  Data Migration: If the error appears during data migration, ensure that the source data files include all mandatory fields, especially names.
  
  
  Summary
  
  
  
  Aspect
  Details
  
  
  
  
  Error
  VH521 - Name field missing or invalid
  
  
  Cause
  Missing or incorrect name in vehicle-related master data
  
  
  Solution
  Enter or correct the Name field in the relevant record
  
  
  Context
  Vehicle management, vehicle master data maintenance
  
  
  
  
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