How To Fix VN730 - No use could be determined.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VN - Nachrichtensteuerung

• Message number: 730

• Message text: No use could be determined.

What causes this issue?

You have not started the maintenance dialog from Customizing. Only from
Customizing, the maintenance dialog is assigned a correct parameter for
the field 'Use'.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Initiate the maintenance dialog only from Customizing.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VN730 - No use could be determined. ?

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  SAP Error Message: VN730 - No use could be determined
  Message Text:
  
  No use could be determined.
  
  Cause
  This error typically occurs in the Vendor Master Data or Invoice Verification processes when the system tries to determine the "use" or purpose of a particular vendor or transaction but fails to do so. More specifically:
  
  The system is unable to determine the account assignment category or the use of the vendor in the context of the transaction.
  This can happen if the vendor master data is incomplete or inconsistent.
  It may also occur if the system cannot find a valid purchasing organization or company code assignment for the vendor.
  Sometimes, the error arises during invoice verification or purchase order processing when the system cannot determine how to process the vendor or the document.
  
  
  Common Scenarios
  
  When creating or changing a vendor master record, the system cannot assign the correct use or role.
  During invoice verification, the system cannot determine the correct account assignment or usage for the vendor.
  When processing a purchase order or goods receipt, the system fails to identify the vendor's role or usage.
  
  
  Solution / How to Fix
  
  
  Check Vendor Master Data:
  
  Verify that the vendor master record is complete and correctly maintained.
  Ensure that the vendor is assigned to the correct purchasing organization and company code.
  Check if the vendor has the necessary roles (e.g., purchasing, accounting) assigned.
  
  
  
  Account Assignment Category:
  
  Confirm that the account assignment category is correctly specified in the transaction.
  If the transaction requires an account assignment, make sure it is entered properly.
  
  
  
  Purchasing Info Record:
  
  Check if a valid purchasing info record exists for the vendor and material combination.
  If missing, create or update the purchasing info record.
  
  
  
  Configuration Check:
  
  Verify the configuration in Materials Management (MM) and Vendor Master settings.
  Check if the vendor roles and account assignment categories are properly configured in IMG.
  
  
  
  Transaction Context:
  
  Review the transaction where the error occurs (e.g., invoice verification, purchase order).
  Ensure all mandatory fields are filled and consistent.
  
  
  
  Authorization:
  
  Sometimes, missing authorizations can cause the system to fail in determining the use.
  Check user authorizations related to vendor master and purchasing.
  
  
  
  
  Additional Information
  
  
  Transaction Codes to Check Vendor Master:  
  
  XK03 (Display Vendor)  
  XK02 (Change Vendor)  
  MK03 (Display Vendor - Purchasing)  
  FK03 (Display Vendor - Accounting)
  
  
  
  Relevant IMG Paths:  
  
  Logistics ? Materials Management ? Purchasing ? Vendor Master ? Define Account Groups and Number Ranges  
  Materials Management ? Purchasing ? Account Assignment
  
  
  
  SAP Notes / KBAs:  
  
  Search SAP Support Portal for VN730 or related vendor master issues for any specific notes.
  
  
  
  
  Summary
  
  
  
  Aspect
  Details
  
  
  
  
  Error
  VN730 - No use could be determined
  
  
  Cause
  System cannot determine vendor use/account assignment due to incomplete or inconsistent vendor master data or missing configuration.
  
  
  Solution
  Verify and complete vendor master data, check account assignment categories, ensure proper purchasing org and company code assignments, and review configuration.
  
  
  Related Areas
  Vendor Master, Purchasing, Invoice Verification, Account Assignment
  
  
  
  
  If you provide the exact transaction or scenario where this error occurs, I can help you with more targeted troubleshooting steps.