How To Fix VMS_ESOA014 - Action code &1 cannot be processed in create mode; use action code 01

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VMS_ESOA - Messages for Vehicle Services

• Message number: 014

• Message text: Action code &1 cannot be processed in create mode; use action code 01

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VMS_ESOA014 - Action code &1 cannot be processed in create mode; use action code 01 ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation for the SAP error message:
  
  SAP Error Message:
  VMS_ESOA014: Action code &1 cannot be processed in create mode; use action code 01
  
  Cause:
  This error occurs when you try to create a vendor master record (or a related business object) using an action code other than 01 (which stands for "Create"). The system expects action code 01 for creating new records, but you have provided a different action code (e.g., 02 for change, 03 for display, or other action codes used in vendor master processing).
  In other words, the action code you are using is not valid for the "create" operation. The system enforces that only action code 01 can be used to create new entries.
  
  Explanation:
  
  
  Action codes in SAP vendor master processing define what operation you want to perform:
  
  01 = Create
  02 = Change
  03 = Display
  Other codes may be used for specific processes or extensions.
  
  
  
  When you are in create mode, the system expects action code 01.
  
  
  If you use any other action code in create mode, the system throws this error.
  
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Use action code 01 when creating a new vendor master record.
  Check the program, transaction, or interface where the vendor master is being created and ensure that the action code passed is 01.
  If you are using a custom program or BAPI, verify that the action code parameter is set correctly.
  If this error occurs during an interface or IDoc processing, check the IDoc segments and ensure the action code is set to 01 for creation.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction codes:  
  
  XK01 (Create Vendor)  
  FK01 (Create Vendor Accounting)  
  MK01 (Create Vendor Purchasing)  
  
  
  BAPI:  
  
  BAPI_VENDOR_CREATE expects the creation mode and action code 01.
  
  
  IDoc:  
  
  For vendor master IDocs (e.g., CREMAS), the action code segment should be set to 01 for creation.
  
  
  SAP Notes:  
  
  Check SAP Notes related to vendor master creation errors if the problem persists.
  
  
  Debugging:  
  
  If you have access, debug the program or user-exit where the action code is set to identify why an incorrect action code is passed during creation.
  
  
  
  
  Summary:
  
  
  
  Aspect
  Details
  
  
  
  
  Error
  Action code &1 cannot be processed in create mode; use action code 01
  
  
  Cause
  Using an action code other than 01 in create mode
  
  
  Solution
  Use action code 01 for creating vendor master records
  
  
  Related
  Vendor master transactions (XK01, FK01, MK01), BAPI_VENDOR_CREATE, CREMAS IDoc
  
  
  
  
  If you provide more context (e.g., transaction, interface, custom program), I can help tailor the solution further.