How To Fix VH521 - Name

VH521 - Overview

• 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