How To Fix VMS_ESOA013 - Vehicel &1 cannot be found; check the vehicle number

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VMS_ESOA - Messages for Vehicle Services

• Message number: 013

• Message text: Vehicel &1 cannot be found; check the vehicle number

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VMS_ESOA013 - Vehicel &1 cannot be found; check the vehicle number ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation for the SAP error message VMS_ESOA013:
  
  Error Message
  VMS_ESOA013: Vehicle &1 cannot be found; check the vehicle number
  
  Cause
  This error occurs when the system is unable to find the specified vehicle number in the Vehicle Management System (VMS) or the relevant vehicle master data. Possible reasons include:
  
  The vehicle number entered does not exist in the system.
  Typographical error or incorrect vehicle number format.
  The vehicle master data has not been created or maintained properly.
  The vehicle number might be inactive or deleted.
  Integration issues between SAP and external vehicle databases (if applicable).
  
  
  Solution
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Verify the Vehicle Number:
  
  Double-check the vehicle number entered for any typos or format errors.
  Ensure the vehicle number matches the format expected by the system.
  
  
  
  Check Vehicle Master Data:
  
  Go to the vehicle master data transaction (e.g., VMS_VEHICLE or relevant transaction in your system).
  Search for the vehicle number to confirm it exists.
  If it does not exist, create or request creation of the vehicle master record.
  
  
  
  Check Vehicle Status:
  
  Verify if the vehicle is active and not blocked or deleted.
  Reactivate or update the vehicle master data if necessary.
  
  
  
  Integration Check:
  
  If vehicle data is maintained externally and integrated with SAP, check the interface or data synchronization.
  Ensure the vehicle data is correctly replicated into SAP.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure the user has the necessary authorization to access or maintain vehicle data.
  
  
  
  Consult Logs and Support:
  
  Check application logs or system traces for more detailed error information.
  If the problem persists, contact your SAP support team or SAP helpdesk with the error message and vehicle number details.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information
  
  Transaction Codes: VMS_VEHICLE, VMS_VEHICLE_MAINTAIN, or other vehicle management transactions depending on your SAP module.
  Modules Involved: SAP Vehicle Management System (VMS), SAP Logistics Execution (LE), or SAP Transportation Management (TM).
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Service Marketplace or SAP ONE Support Launchpad for any notes related to VMS_ESOA013.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Vehicle Management System documentation for vehicle master data maintenance and troubleshooting.
  
  
  If you provide the context in which this error occurs (e.g., during vehicle assignment, shipment processing, or master data maintenance), I can offer more specific guidance.