How To Fix VMS_ESOA012 - Action code &2 of property &1 is not defined

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VMS_ESOA - Messages for Vehicle Services

• Message number: 012

• Message text: Action code &2 of property &1 is not defined

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VMS_ESOA012 - Action code &2 of property &1 is not defined ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation for the SAP error message:
  
  SAP Error Message:
  VMS_ESOA012: Action code &2 of property &1 is not defined
  
  Cause:
  This error occurs in the SAP Vendor Management System (VMS) or related modules when an action code assigned to a specific property is not recognized or has not been defined in the system configuration.
  
  Property &1 refers to a specific attribute or field in the system (e.g., a vendor property or a business object property).
  Action code &2 is an operation or action that is supposed to be valid for that property but is missing or incorrectly configured.
  
  Typically, this happens when:
  
  The action code has not been maintained in the customizing settings.
  There is a mismatch or inconsistency in the configuration of action codes and properties.
  A custom development or enhancement is trying to use an undefined action code.
  Transport or system copy issues where configuration is incomplete.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Check the Action Code Configuration:
  
  Go to the customizing transaction for Vendor Management or the relevant module.
  Verify that the action code (&2) is defined and assigned to the property (&1).
  For example, in VMS, action codes are maintained under:
  
  SPRO ? Vendor Management ? Basic Settings ? Define Action Codes
  
  
  Ensure the action code exists and is active.
  
  
  
  Maintain Property-Action Code Assignment:
  
  Check the assignment of action codes to properties.
  Make sure the property (&1) has the action code (&2) assigned.
  This might be under property configuration or business object configuration.
  
  
  
  Check Customizing for Business Object or Workflow:
  
  If the error occurs in a workflow or business object processing, verify the action codes in the business object repository (transaction SWO1) or workflow customizing.
  
  
  
  Review Custom Developments:
  
  If custom code or enhancements are involved, check the code to ensure it uses valid action codes.
  Correct any hard-coded or incorrectly referenced action codes.
  
  
  
  Transport and System Consistency:
  
  If the error appeared after a transport or system copy, verify that all customizing objects related to action codes and properties have been transported correctly.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After corrections, test the process again to confirm the error is resolved.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SPRO – Customizing Implementation Guide
  SWO1 – Business Object Builder (check action codes in business objects)
  SM30 – Table maintenance (if action codes are maintained via table views)
  
  
  
  Tables:
  
  Check tables related to action codes and properties, e.g., VMS_ACTIONS, VMS_PROPERTIES (table names may vary depending on the module/version).
  
  
  
  Notes and Documentation:
  
  Search SAP Notes for message VMS_ESOA012 for any known issues or patches.
  Review module-specific documentation for Vendor Management or the relevant SAP component.
  
  
  
  
  Summary:
  
  
  
  Aspect
  Details
  
  
  
  
  Error
  Action code &2 of property &1 is not defined
  
  
  Cause
  Missing or incorrect configuration of action code for a property
  
  
  Solution
  Define and assign the action code to the property in customizing; verify configuration and transports
  
  
  Tools
  SPRO, SWO1, SM30, SAP Notes
  
  
  
  
  If you provide the exact property and action code values, I can help you with more specific guidance.