How To Fix VN030 - Enter a teletex number

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VN - Nachrichtensteuerung

• Message number: 030

• Message text: Enter a teletex number

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VN030 - Enter a teletex number ?

  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).
  Navigate to the communication data section.
  Enter a valid teletex number in the appropriate field.
  
  
  
  Check field status configuration:  
  
  If the teletex number is not relevant for your business, check the field status group assigned to the vendor master data.
  Use transaction OBA5 or SPRO ? Financial Accounting ? Accounts Payable ? Vendor Master Data ? Define Field Status Groups.
  Adjust the field status so that the teletex number is not mandatory.
  
  
  
  Check country-specific settings:  
  
  Some countries require teletex numbers for vendors by legal or business requirements.
  Verify if the country-specific vendor master data settings enforce this field.
  
  
  
  If teletex is obsolete for your business:  
  
  Consider removing the mandatory requirement for the teletex number in the vendor master data configuration.
  Coordinate with your SAP Basis or functional consultant to adjust the configuration.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Teletex Number: Historically used for electronic communication, teletex numbers are rarely used today but may still be present in legacy systems or configurations.
  Vendor Master Data: Communication data fields include telephone, fax, telex, teletex, email, etc.
  Field Status Groups: Control which fields are mandatory, optional, or suppressed during vendor master data maintenance.
  Transactions:  
  
  XK01: Create Vendor  
  XK02: Change Vendor  
  FK01: Create Vendor (Accounting)  
  FK02: Change Vendor (Accounting)
  
  
  
  
  Summary:
  The error VN030 "Enter a teletex number" means the system expects a teletex number in the vendor master data but none was provided. To resolve, either enter a valid teletex number or adjust the field status configuration to make this field optional or suppressed if it is not required for your business.
  
  If you need further assistance, please provide details about the transaction you are performing and the vendor master data configuration.