How To Fix VL015 - Transaction & is not defined in Table T180

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VL -

• Message number: 015

• Message text: Transaction & is not defined in Table T180

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VL015 - Transaction & is not defined in Table T180 ?

  The SAP error message VL015 indicates that a specific transaction is not defined in the table T180. This table is used to define the transaction types and their associated settings in the SAP system. When you encounter this error, it typically means that the system is trying to access a transaction type that has not been configured or is missing from the T180 table.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Transaction Type: The transaction type you are trying to use is not defined in the T180 table.
  Configuration Issues: There may be a configuration issue where the transaction type was not set up correctly.
  Custom Development: If there are custom developments or modifications in the system, they might not have been properly integrated with the standard transaction types.
  Transport Issues: If the configuration was transported from another system, it might not have been transported correctly.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Table T180:
  
  Go to transaction SE11 (Data Dictionary) and enter the table name T180.
  Check if the transaction type you are trying to use is listed in the table. If it is not, you will need to add it.
  
  
  
  Define the Transaction Type:
  
  If the transaction type is missing, you can define it using transaction OVLK (for defining delivery types) or the relevant configuration transaction for your specific scenario.
  Ensure that all necessary settings for the transaction type are configured correctly.
  
  
  
  Review Custom Code:
  
  If there are custom developments, review the code to ensure that it is referencing the correct transaction types and that they are defined in T180.
  
  
  
  Transport Requests:
  
  If the issue arose after a transport, check the transport logs to ensure that the configuration was transported correctly.
  If necessary, re-transport the configuration or manually create the missing entries.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to the specific transaction type you are working with for any additional configuration steps that may be required.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to SAP support for assistance, especially if this is a production issue.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as OVLK (for delivery types) and SE11 (for data dictionary).
  SAP Notes: Search for SAP Notes related to VL015 or T180 for any known issues or additional guidance.
  Configuration Guides: Refer to SAP configuration guides for the specific module you are working with (e.g., SD, MM) to ensure all necessary settings are in place.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the VL015 error and implement a solution to resolve it.