How To Fix VN401 - Customizing was terminated

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VN - Nachrichtensteuerung

• Message number: 401

• Message text: Customizing was terminated

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VN401 - Customizing was terminated ?

  The SAP error message VN401 - Customizing was terminated typically occurs during the execution of a transaction or process related to vendor master data or purchasing/customizing activities. This message indicates that the system has detected an issue in the customizing settings, causing the process to be stopped (terminated).
  
  Cause of VN401 - Customizing was terminated
  
  Incomplete or incorrect customizing settings: The error usually arises when the system expects certain customizing entries (e.g., vendor account groups, number ranges, partner functions, or purchasing organization assignments) but these are missing or incorrectly maintained.
  Missing or inconsistent configuration: For example, if a vendor account group is not properly assigned to a company code or purchasing organization, or if required fields in customizing are not maintained.
  Authorization or system inconsistencies: Sometimes, the error can be triggered if the user does not have the necessary authorizations to access or modify customizing settings.
  Data inconsistencies: If the master data being processed references customizing entries that do not exist or are incomplete.
  
  
  Typical scenarios where VN401 occurs
  
  Creating or changing vendor master data (transaction XK01, XK02, FK01, FK02).
  Processing purchasing documents where vendor/customizing data is checked.
  Running reports or batch jobs that validate vendor/customizing data.
  During transport or client copy if customizing is incomplete.
  
  
  Solution / How to resolve VN401
  
  
  Check the detailed error log or short dump (ST22):
  
  Look for more detailed information about which customizing object or setting caused the termination.
  
  
  Verify vendor account group customizing:  
  
  Go to SPRO ? Materials Management ? Purchasing ? Vendor Master ? Define Account Groups and check if the account group used is properly configured.
  Ensure number ranges are assigned and active.
  
  
  
  Check assignment of vendor account groups to company codes and purchasing organizations:  
  
  SPRO ? Materials Management ? Purchasing ? Vendor Master ? Assign Account Groups to Company Codes.
  SPRO ? Materials Management ? Purchasing ? Vendor Master ? Assign Account Groups to Purchasing Organizations.
  
  
  
  Maintain partner functions and roles:  
  
  Ensure that partner functions required for the vendor master or purchasing process are maintained.
  
  
  
  Check number ranges:  
  
  Verify that number ranges for vendor master data are defined and not exhausted.
  
  
  
  Review authorization:  
  
  Confirm that the user has the necessary authorizations to access and modify vendor master/customizing data.
  
  
  
  Transport and client copy checks:  
  
  If the error occurs after a transport or client copy, verify that all relevant customizing objects have been transported correctly.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:  
  
  Search SAP Support Portal for notes related to VN401 for any known bugs or patches.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information
  
  
  Transaction codes:  
  
  XK01, XK02, FK01, FK02 (Vendor master maintenance)  
  SPRO (Customizing)  
  OBAS (Number ranges for vendor accounts)  
  SE38 / ST22 (Check dumps and logs)
  
  
  
  SAP Modules:  
  
  Materials Management (MM)  
  Financial Accounting (FI)
  
  
  
  SAP Notes and KBAs:  
  
  Check SAP ONE Support Launchpad for notes related to VN401 or vendor master customizing issues.
  
  
  
  
  Summary
  
  
  
  Aspect
  Details
  
  
  
  
  Error message
  VN401 - Customizing was terminated
  
  
  Cause
  Missing or incorrect vendor master/customizing settings causing process termination
  
  
  Solution
  Verify and correct vendor account group customizing, assignments, number ranges, authorizations
  
  
  Where to check
  SPRO customizing paths, ST22 dumps, authorization checks
  
  
  Related transactions
  XK01, XK02, FK01, FK02, SPRO, OBAS
  
  
  
  
  If you provide the exact context or transaction where VN401 occurs, I can help you with more specific steps.