How To Fix VN029 - Enter a telex number

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VN - Nachrichtensteuerung

• Message number: 029

• Message text: Enter a telex number

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VN029 - Enter a telex number ?

  SAP Error Message:
  
  VN029 - Enter a telex number
  
  Cause:
  The error message VN029 occurs when the system expects a telex number to be entered in a vendor master record or related transaction, but the field is left blank. This typically happens if the vendor master data configuration or the field status group requires the telex number field to be filled.
  
  Explanation:
  
  The telex number is a communication field in the vendor master data.
  In some SAP systems or company-specific configurations, certain communication fields like telex number, fax number, or telephone number may be set as mandatory.
  If the field status group assigned to the vendor master data requires the telex number, and it is not entered, the system throws this error.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Enter a Telex Number:
  
  When creating or changing vendor master data, enter a valid telex number in the corresponding field.
  Path:  
  
  Transaction XK01 / FK01 / MK01 (Create Vendor)  
  or XK02 / FK02 / MK02 (Change Vendor)  
  Navigate to the Communication tab and fill in the telex number.
  
  
  
  
  
  Adjust Field Status Group:
  
  If the telex number is not relevant for your business, you can change the field status group to make the telex number field optional or suppressed.
  Path:  
  
  SPRO ? Materials Management ? Purchasing ? Vendor Master ? Define Field Selection for Vendor Master  
  Or for FI vendors: SPRO ? Financial Accounting ? Accounts Payable ? Vendor Accounts ? Master Data ? Preparations for Creating Vendor Master Data ? Define Field Status Groups  
  
  
  Modify the field status group assigned to the vendor account group to make the telex number field optional or hidden.
  
  
  
  Check Vendor Account Group:
  
  Verify which account group is assigned to the vendor and check its field status group settings.
  Adjust if necessary to align with your business requirements.
  
  
  
  
  Additional Information:
  
  Telex communication is largely obsolete but still exists in SAP for legacy reasons.
  Many companies do not use telex numbers anymore, so it is common to suppress or make this field optional.
  Always coordinate with your SAP functional consultant or master data team before changing field status groups to avoid unintended consequences.
  
  
  Summary:
  
  
  
  Aspect
  Details
  
  
  
  
  Error
  VN029 - Enter a telex number
  
  
  Cause
  Telex number field is mandatory but empty
  
  
  Solution
  Enter a telex number or adjust field status group to make it optional
  
  
  Transaction
  XK01/XK02, FK01/FK02, MK01/MK02 (Vendor Master)
  
  
  Configuration
  SPRO ? Vendor Master ? Field Status Groups
  
  
  
  
  If you need help with the exact configuration steps or want to suppress the field, please let me know!