How To Fix VN030 - Enter a teletex number

VN030 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VN - Nachrichtensteuerung

• Message number: 030

• Message text: Enter a teletex number

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VN030 - Details

• SAP Error Message:
  VN030 - Enter a teletex number
  
  
  Cause:
  This error occurs when the system expects a teletex number to be entered in a vendor master record or during a transaction involving vendor data, but the field is left blank or contains invalid data. The teletex number is a communication number used historically for electronic data interchange (EDI) or fax communication.
  In many SAP systems, certain vendor master data fields are configured as mandatory based on the business requirements or country-specific settings. If the teletex number field is set as mandatory and no value is entered, the system will trigger this error.
  
  When does it occur?
  
  During vendor master data creation or change (transaction XK01, XK02, or FK01, FK02).
  When entering or updating vendor communication details.
  Possibly during invoice posting or purchase order processing if the system validates vendor communication data.
  
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Enter a valid teletex number:  
  
  Go to the vendor master record (transaction XK02 or FK02).
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