How To Fix VN2002 - Application & has no defined procedure

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VN2 - Output Class for RSNASTCK

• Message number: 002

• Message text: Application & has no defined procedure

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VN2002 - Application & has no defined procedure ?

  The SAP error message VN2002: Application & has no defined procedure typically occurs in the context of Vendor Invoice Management (VIM) or related invoice processing scenarios where the system expects a defined procedure for a particular application but cannot find one.
  
  Cause
  
  The error means that the system is trying to process an invoice or document for a specific application (e.g., a particular invoice type or business process), but there is no procedure defined in the configuration for that application.
  This usually happens because the customizing (configuration) for the application-procedure assignment is missing or incomplete.
  In SAP terms, the "application" refers to a business context or document type, and the "procedure" refers to the processing logic or workflow assigned to that application.
  For example, in VIM or Invoice Management, each invoice application (like standard invoice, credit memo, etc.) must have a procedure defined that controls how the invoice is processed.
  
  
  Where it occurs
  
  During invoice processing, posting, or workflow triggering.
  In Vendor Invoice Management (VIM) or SAP Invoice Verification.
  When the system tries to determine the processing procedure for an incoming document.
  
  
  Solution
  
  
  Check the Application-Procedure Configuration:
  
  Go to the relevant IMG customizing path depending on your module (e.g., for VIM or Invoice Management).
  For VIM, check the configuration under:
  SPRO -> Logistics Invoice Verification -> Incoming Invoice -> Define Procedures for Invoice Applications
  
  Ensure that the application (e.g., invoice type) you are processing has a procedure assigned.
  
  
  
  Assign the Procedure to the Application:
  
  If missing, assign the correct procedure to the application.
  The procedure defines how the invoice is processed, including validations, workflow, and posting logic.
  
  
  
  Verify the Application Code:
  
  Sometimes the application code passed to the system is incorrect or not maintained.
  Check the document or interface sending the application code and correct it if necessary.
  
  
  
  Check Customizing for Document Types:
  
  If the error occurs for a specific document type, verify that the document type is properly configured and linked to the correct procedure.
  
  
  
  Transport and System Consistency:
  
  If the configuration was recently changed or transported, ensure that the transport was successful and the customizing is consistent across systems.
  
  
  
  
  Additional Information
  
  Message Class: VN (Vendor Invoice)
  Message Number: 2002
  This error is often seen in SAP Invoice Management (VIM) implementations or when integrating third-party invoice processing tools.
  The procedure controls the workflow steps, validations, and posting rules for invoices.
  Missing or incorrect configuration can halt invoice processing and cause workflow errors.
  
  
  Example
  If you receive this error while processing an invoice with application code "XYZ", check if "XYZ" is defined in the customizing and has a procedure assigned. If not, assign the appropriate procedure or correct the application code.
  
  Summary
  
  
  
  Aspect
  Details
  
  
  
  
  Cause
  No procedure defined for the given application in invoice processing configuration.
  
  
  Solution
  Assign the correct procedure to the application in customizing (SPRO).
  
  
  Where to check
  SPRO -> Logistics Invoice Verification -> Incoming Invoice -> Define Procedures for Invoice Applications
  
  
  Related to
  Vendor Invoice Management (VIM), Invoice Verification, Workflow configuration.
  
  
  
  
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