How To Fix VMS_ESOA002 - Context code & is not supported

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VMS_ESOA - Messages for Vehicle Services

• Message number: 002

• Message text: Context code & is not supported

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VMS_ESOA002 - Context code & is not supported ?

  The SAP error message:
  VMS_ESOA002: Context code & is not supported
  
  Cause:
  This error typically occurs in the SAP Vendor Invoice Management (VIM) or Invoice Management for SAP Solutions (IMS) module when the system encounters an unsupported or unrecognized context code during the processing of an invoice or related document.
  
  The context code is a parameter or identifier used in the Electronic Service Order Automation (ESOA) or related interfaces to determine the processing context or scenario.
  If the context code passed to the system is missing, incorrect, or not configured in the system, the error VMS_ESOA002 is triggered.
  This can happen due to:
  
  Incorrect or missing configuration in the ESOA or VIM customizing.
  Incorrect data coming from the external system or interface.
  A mismatch between the expected context codes and those maintained in the system.
  
  
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check the Context Code Passed:
  
  Identify the exact context code value causing the error (the placeholder "&" in the message will be replaced by the actual code in the system log or error details).
  Review the data or interface sending this context code to SAP.
  
  
  
  Verify Configuration in SAP:
  
  Go to the customizing path related to ESOA or VIM context codes.
  For example, in SAP IMG, check under:
  
  Vendor Invoice Management ? Basic Settings ? Context Codes (or similar path depending on your SAP version).
  
  
  Ensure that the context code is maintained and active.
  
  
  
  Maintain Missing Context Code:
  
  If the context code is missing, add it with the correct parameters.
  If the context code is incorrect or obsolete, correct the source system or interface to send the right code.
  
  
  
  Check Interface or Middleware:
  
  If the context code comes from an external system (e.g., a service order system or middleware), verify the mapping and data transformation logic.
  Correct any discrepancies in the data sent.
  
  
  
  Debugging:
  
  If the issue persists, debug the function module or BAdI where the context code is processed to understand why the code is not recognized.
  Common function modules involved in ESOA context processing include those related to invoice processing or service order automation.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Search for SAP Notes related to VMS_ESOA002 for any patches or known issues.
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SPRO for customizing.
  VIM or related transactions for Vendor Invoice Management.
  
  
  Modules Involved:
  
  Vendor Invoice Management (VIM)
  Electronic Service Order Automation (ESOA)
  Invoice Management for SAP Solutions (IMS)
  
  
  Common Scenarios:
  
  Integration between SAP and external service order systems.
  Automated invoice processing scenarios where context codes define processing rules.
  
  
  
  
  If you provide the actual context code or more details about the scenario (e.g., which process or interface triggers the error), I can help with more specific guidance.