How To Fix VHURL729 - Account &1: cannot determine a material

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VHURL - Messages for Returnable Packaging Account Processing

• Message number: 729

• Message text: Account &1: cannot determine a material

What causes this issue?

The fields 'Customer material number' and 'Vendor material number'
cannot both be filled.

System Response

Creation of this statement is terminated.

How to fix this error?

Maintain the customer material info record or purchasing info record
for returnable packaging &V3&.

Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VHURL729 - Account &1: cannot determine a material ?

  The SAP error message VHURL729 indicates that the system is unable to determine a material for a specific account. This error typically occurs in the context of logistics or inventory management, particularly when dealing with material documents, stock movements, or inventory postings.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Material Master Data: The material you are trying to reference may not exist in the system or may not be properly set up in the material master.
  Incorrect Account Assignment: The account you are using may not be linked to a valid material or may not have the necessary configuration.
  Data Inconsistencies: There may be inconsistencies in the data, such as missing or incorrect entries in related tables.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the material or account in question.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the material types, account determination, or valuation classes.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Material Master: Verify that the material exists in the system. You can do this by using transaction code MM03 to display the material master data.
  Review Account Assignment: Ensure that the account you are using is correctly assigned to the material. Check the account determination settings in the configuration.
  Validate Data: Look for any inconsistencies in the data. You may need to run reports or use transaction codes like MB51 to analyze material documents and identify issues.
  Authorization Check: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the material and perform the required transactions.
  Configuration Review: Review the configuration settings related to material types, valuation classes, and account determination to ensure they are set up correctly.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on the error message and related transactions.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: MM03 (Display Material), MM01 (Create Material), MM02 (Change Material), MB51 (Material Document List).
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the VHURL729 error and implement the necessary solutions to resolve it.