How To Fix VN029 - Enter a telex number

VN029 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VN - Nachrichtensteuerung

• Message number: 029

• Message text: Enter a telex number

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VN029 - Details

• 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