How To Fix VN013 - Error during UPDATE of NAST: Object & &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VN - Nachrichtensteuerung

• Message number: 013

• Message text: Error during UPDATE of NAST: Object & &

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VN013 - Error during UPDATE of NAST: Object & & ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation for the SAP error message VN013: Error during UPDATE of NAST: Object & &:
  
  Error Message
  VN013 - Error during UPDATE of NAST: Object & &
  
  Cause
  This error occurs during the update of the NAST table, which is the SAP table responsible for storing output message control records (such as print, email, fax outputs for documents like Purchase Orders, Invoices, etc.).
  The error typically indicates that there was a problem when the system tried to update or insert a record into the NAST table. Common causes include:
  
  Database lock conflicts: Another process might be locking the NAST table or the specific record.
  Authorization issues: The user or background job does not have sufficient authorization to update the NAST table.
  Data inconsistencies: The data being written to NAST is incomplete or inconsistent (e.g., missing mandatory fields).
  Custom enhancements or user exits: Custom code in user exits or BADIs related to output processing might be causing the update to fail.
  Transport or system inconsistencies: Sometimes, inconsistencies between development and production systems or missing OSS notes can cause this.
  Technical issues: Database errors, short dumps, or system resource problems.
  
  
  Solution
  To resolve the VN013 error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Check the short dump (ST22):
  
  Look for any runtime errors or dumps related to the NAST update. This can give clues about the exact cause.
  
  
  Check authorization:
  
  Ensure the user or background job has the necessary authorizations to update the NAST table.
  
  
  Check for locks (SM12):
  
  Use transaction SM12 to check if the NAST table or related entries are locked by other processes. If so, investigate and release locks if appropriate.
  
  
  Review the data being updated:
  
  Verify that all mandatory fields for the NAST record are correctly filled and consistent.
  
  
  Check custom code:
  
  If there are any user exits, BADIs, or enhancements related to output processing (e.g., EXIT_SAPLV60B_001 or BADI_SD_NAST_UPDATE), debug or review them to ensure they are not causing the failure.
  
  
  Apply relevant OSS Notes:
  
  Search the SAP Support Portal for OSS notes related to VN013 or NAST update errors. Applying these notes might fix known bugs.
  
  
  Re-run the output:
  
  After fixing the issue, try to reprocess the output (e.g., re-trigger the message output).
  
  
  Check system logs (SM21):
  
  Look for any system errors or database errors that might be related.
  
  
  
  Related Information
  
  NAST Table: Stores output message control data for various SAP documents.
  Output Types: Purchase Orders (NEU), Invoices (RD00), Delivery Notes, etc., use NAST for message control.
  Transactions:
  
  NACE: Output message configuration.
  SM12: Lock entries.
  ST22: Dump analysis.
  SM21: System log.
  
  
  User Exits / BADIs:  
  
  EXIT_SAPLV60B_001 (for output processing in SD)
  BADI_SD_NAST_UPDATE (for custom logic during NAST update)
  
  
  Common OSS Notes:
  
  Search for notes related to NAST update errors or VN013 message.
  
  
  If you provide more context (e.g., which document type, when the error occurs, any short dumps), I can help you with a more specific solution.