How To Fix VL841 - Fields &1 and &3 blank--external identification cannot be determined

VL841 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VL -

• Message number: 841

• Message text: Fields &1 and &3 blank--external identification cannot be determined

What causes this issue?

Either the delivery number (E1EDL20-VBELN) or the supplier's external
identification (E1EDL20-LIFEX) is necessary to confirm the supplier's
external identification number on the Incoming Shipping Notification
EDI. However, both fields are blank.

System Response

The shipping notification is marked as containing errors (status 51).

How to fix this error?

Enter the supplier number for supplier E1EDL20-VBELN. You can use the
external identification field (E1EDL20-LIFEX) to indicate the document
reference if the field length of field E1EDL20-VBELN proves to be
insufficient.

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 VL841 - Fields &1 and &3 blank--external identification cannot be determined ?

  The SAP error message VL841, which states "Fields &1 and &3 blank--external identification cannot be determined," typically occurs in the context of logistics and shipping processes, particularly when dealing with delivery documents or outbound deliveries. This error indicates that the system is unable to determine the external identification for a delivery because certain required fields are blank.
  
  Cause:
  The error is usually caused by one or more of the following issues:
  
  Missing Data: Required fields for the delivery or shipment are not filled in. This could include fields like shipping point, delivery number, or other identification fields.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the system that are not set up correctly, leading to the inability to derive the external identification.
  Master Data Issues: The master data for the materials, customers, or vendors may be incomplete or incorrect, which can affect the delivery process.
  Custom Code or Enhancements: If there are custom developments or enhancements