How To Fix VN355 - Event & in object type & does not have consumer

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VN - Nachrichtensteuerung

• Message number: 355

• Message text: Event & in object type & does not have consumer

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VN355 - Event & in object type & does not have consumer ?

  The SAP error message:
  VN355: Event & in object type & does not have consumer
  
  Meaning / Cause:
  This error occurs in the context of SAP Vendor Master Data or related processes where Business Add-Ins (BAdIs) or event handling mechanisms are involved. Specifically, it indicates that an event triggered for a particular object type does not have any registered consumer (i.e., no implementation or handler is assigned to process this event).
  In SAP, events are raised for certain object types, and these events must have consumers (event handlers or BAdIs) that respond to them. If an event is raised but no consumer is found, the system throws this error.
  Typical scenarios include:
  
  Custom or standard events triggered during vendor master data processing.
  Missing or incorrectly configured event consumers in the system.
  Incomplete or missing BAdI implementations or event registrations.
  
  
  Where it occurs:
  
  Vendor master data processing (transaction XK01, XK02, XK03, or related).
  Custom enhancements or user exits related to vendor master.
  Event handling framework in SAP (Business Object Repository - BOR).
  
  
  Solution / How to fix:
  
  
  Check Event and Consumer Configuration:
  
  Use transaction SWO1 (Business Object Builder) to check the object type and its events.
  Verify if the event mentioned in the error message has any consumers assigned.
  If no consumers exist, you need to either:
  
  Assign an existing consumer.
  Implement a new consumer (BAdI or event handler) if required.
  
  
  
  
  
  Implement or Activate Event Consumers:
  
  If a custom event consumer is expected, ensure that the implementation is active.
  For BAdIs, use transaction SE18 or SE19 to check and activate implementations.
  For event handlers, check the event linkage in the BOR.
  
  
  
  Check Custom Code or Enhancements:
  
  Review any custom code that triggers the event.
  Ensure that the event is correctly raised and that consumers are properly registered.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  Sometimes, this error can be related to known issues or patches.
  Search SAP Support Portal for notes related to message VN355.
  
  
  
  Debugging:
  
  If the cause is unclear, debug the process where the event is raised.
  Identify the event and check the consumer list at runtime.
  
  
  
  
  Additional Information:
  
  Event: A trigger or notification raised by the system or application.
  Consumer: A program or module that listens to and processes the event.
  BOR (Business Object Repository): SAP's framework for business objects and events.
  BAdI (Business Add-In): SAP enhancement technique to add custom code.
  
  
  Summary:
  
  
  
  Aspect
  Details
  
  
  
  
  Error
  VN355: Event & in object type & does not have consumer
  
  
  Cause
  Event raised without any registered consumer (handler) for the object type
  
  
  Solution
  Check and assign/implement event consumers via SWO1, SE18/SE19; activate necessary BAdIs
  
  
  Tools
  SWO1, SE18, SE19, Debugger, SAP Notes
  
  
  Context
  Vendor master data processing, custom enhancements, event handling framework
  
  
  
  
  If you provide the exact event name and object type from the error message, I can help you with more specific guidance.