How To Fix VH538 - Routine number greater than 999 currently not supported

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VH - SD pricing

• Message number: 538

• Message text: Routine number greater than 999 currently not supported

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VH538 - Routine number greater than 999 currently not supported ?

  SAP Error Message:
  
  VH538 - Routine number greater than 999 currently not supported
  
  Cause:
  This error occurs in SAP when a routine number (often related to pricing routines, condition routines, or user-exits) exceeds the maximum allowed value of 999. SAP standard supports routine numbers only up to 999, and if a routine number greater than 999 is used or referenced, the system throws this error.
  This typically happens in pricing procedures or condition technique where custom routines are assigned numbers beyond the supported range.
  
  Explanation:
  
  In SAP pricing or condition routines, each routine is assigned a number (e.g., 1, 2, 3 ... up to 999).
  The system internally supports only routine numbers up to 999.
  If a routine number greater than 999 is maintained or called (for example, 1000 or above), the system cannot process it and raises the VH538 error.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check the routine numbers assigned:
  
  Go to the pricing procedure or condition technique configuration.
  Identify any routine numbers assigned that are greater than 999.
  
  
  
  Adjust routine numbers:
  
  Change the routine numbers to a value less than or equal to 999.
  Ensure that all references to these routines in the system are updated accordingly.
  
  
  
  Review custom developments:
  
  If the routine number is assigned in custom code (user-exits, BADIs, or enhancements), verify that the routine number used is within the supported range.
  Modify the code or configuration to use routine numbers = 999.
  
  
  
  Transport and test:
  
  After making changes, transport the corrected configuration or code to the relevant system.
  Test the pricing or condition processing to confirm the error is resolved.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction codes:  
  
  V/06 (Pricing Procedure)  
  V/08 (Condition Types)  
  V/07 (Access Sequences)  
  Custom routines are often maintained in user-exits or enhancements related to pricing.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes:  
  
  There might be SAP Notes related to this error if it occurs due to specific patches or versions. Check the SAP Support Portal with the error message or code VH538.
  
  
  
  Documentation:  
  
  SAP Help on Pricing Procedures and Condition Technique explains the use of routines and their numbering.
  
  
  
  
  Summary:
  
  Cause: Routine number > 999 used in pricing or condition routines.  
  Solution: Change routine number to = 999 in configuration or custom code.  
  Check: Pricing procedure, condition types, user-exits, and custom routines.
  
  
  If you need help identifying where the routine number is set or how to change it, please provide more details about the transaction or process where the error occurs.