How To Fix VN140 - Check field name &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VN - Nachrichtensteuerung

• Message number: 140

• Message text: Check field name &

Sort field &v1& does not exist.
Either structure &v2& does not exist or structure &v2& does not contain
field &v3&.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VN140 - Check field name & ?

  SAP Error Message:
  
  VN140 - Check field name &
  
  Cause:
  The error message VN140 typically occurs in SAP when there is an issue with a field name in a vendor master record or related transaction. The system is indicating that a particular field name (represented by the placeholder "&") is incorrect, missing, or not recognized during processing.
  This can happen due to:
  
  Incorrect or invalid field name used in a user exit, BAdI, or custom code related to vendor master data.
  A mismatch or typo in field names during data migration or batch input sessions.
  Issues in the configuration or enhancement spots where field names are referenced.
  Problems in ALE/IDoc processing where field names are mapped incorrectly.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Identify the Field Name:
  
  Check the exact field name causing the issue. The message usually replaces "&" with the problematic field name in the detailed log or dump.
  
  
  Check Custom Code or Enhancements:
  
  If you have user exits, BADIs, or custom programs that manipulate vendor master data, verify that the field names used are correct and exist in the data dictionary.
  
  
  Review Data Migration or Batch Input:
  
  If the error occurs during data upload, check the source data and mapping to ensure field names correspond to SAP standard fields.
  
  
  Verify Configuration:
  
  Ensure that any configuration related to vendor master fields (e.g., field selection groups, field status groups) is correct.
  
  
  Check IDoc or ALE Processing:
  
  If the error arises during IDoc processing, verify the segment and field mappings.
  
  
  Debugging:
  
  Use transaction SE91 to look up message VN140 and check the message text. Use debugging tools (SE80, SE37, or SE38) to trace where the error is raised.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:  
  
  XK01, XK02, XK03 (Vendor Master Maintenance)  
  SE91 (Message Maintenance)  
  SE38 / SE80 (ABAP Editor / Object Navigator)  
  WE02 / WE05 (IDoc Monitoring)
  
  
  
  SAP Notes:
  
  Search SAP Support Portal for notes related to message VN140 for any known issues or patches.
  
  
  Common Fields in Vendor Master:
  
  Fields like LIFNR (Vendor Number), NAME1 (Name), STRAS (Street), etc., must be correctly referenced.
  
  
  
  Summary:
  VN140 - Check field name & indicates an invalid or unrecognized field name in vendor master processing. The solution involves verifying the field name in custom code, data uploads, or configuration and correcting it accordingly. Debugging and checking SAP notes can provide further guidance.