How To Fix VN137 - Enter the related program name

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VN - Nachrichtensteuerung

• Message number: 137

• Message text: Enter the related program name

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VN137 - Enter the related program name ?

  SAP Error Message:
  
  VN137 - Enter the related program name
  
  Cause:
  The error message VN137 typically occurs when you are trying to maintain or assign a program name in a transaction related to vendor master data or purchasing documents, but the system requires you to enter a valid program name and it has not been provided.
  This message is often encountered in scenarios involving:
  
  Assigning or maintaining output programs for purchasing documents (e.g., purchase orders, contracts).
  Configuring output determination procedures where the system expects a program name to be specified.
  Customizing or user-exits where a program name is mandatory but missing.
  
  
  Explanation:
  The system expects a program name that is related to the output or processing of a document or master data. This program name is used to process or print the document, or to trigger a specific function.
  If the program name field is empty or invalid, the system cannot proceed and prompts you with this error.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Enter a valid program name:
  
  Identify the correct program name that should be entered in the field.
  This program name is usually a standard SAP program or a custom program developed for output processing.
  You can find the correct program name in the customizing settings or documentation related to output determination.
  
  
  
  Check Customizing:
  
  Go to the relevant customizing transaction (e.g., SPRO ? Materials Management ? Purchasing ? Messages ? Output Control).
  Verify the output types and their assigned programs.
  Ensure that the program name is maintained correctly for the output type you are working with.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation or Basis Team:
  
  If unsure about the program name, consult your functional consultant or Basis team.
  They can provide the correct program name or help you identify the missing configuration.
  
  
  
  Check for Typing Errors:
  
  Make sure the program name is spelled correctly and exists in the system.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: ME21N, ME22N, ME23N (Purchase Order processing), or SPRO (Customizing).
  Output Determination: The program name is often linked to output types in purchasing documents.
  Program Names: Common program names for output include SAP standard programs like RM06EPO1 (for purchase order output), but these vary depending on the output type and document.
  Message Class: VN (Vendor-related messages).
  
  
  Summary:
  
  Cause: Missing or empty program name in output or processing configuration.
  Solution: Enter the correct program name in the required field, verify customizing settings for output determination, and ensure the program exists and is correctly assigned.
  Check: Output types, program assignments, and spelling.
  
  
  If you provide the exact transaction or context where the error occurs, I can help you with more specific instructions.