How To Fix VN2024 - Transmission medium - &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VN2 - Output Class for RSNASTCK

• Message number: 024

• Message text: Transmission medium - &

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VN2024 - Transmission medium - & ?

  SAP Error Message:
  
  VN2024 Transmission medium - &
  
  Meaning / Cause:
  The error message VN2024 typically occurs in the context of vendor master data maintenance or vendor-related transactions in SAP. It indicates that there is an issue with the Transmission Medium field for a vendor.
  
  The Transmission Medium specifies how payment advice or payment information is sent to the vendor (e.g., print, email, EDI, etc.).
  The placeholder "&" in the message will be replaced by the actual transmission medium code or value that caused the error.
  The error usually means that the transmission medium entered is not valid, not maintained, or not allowed for the vendor or the country/company code combination.
  It can also occur if the transmission medium is missing or inconsistent with the payment method or vendor settings.
  
  
  Common Causes:
  
  Invalid Transmission Medium Code: The code entered does not exist in the system or is not configured.
  Missing Configuration: The transmission medium is not maintained in the customizing settings.
  Inconsistent Vendor Master Data: The transmission medium is not compatible with the vendor's country or payment method.
  Incorrect Payment Method Settings: The payment method assigned to the vendor does not support the specified transmission medium.
  Incomplete Vendor Master Data: The transmission medium field is empty or incorrectly filled.
  
  
  How to Check / Solution:
  
  
  Check Vendor Master Data:
  
  Go to transaction XK02 (Change Vendor) or FK02 (Change Vendor Accounting).
  Navigate to the Payment Transactions tab.
  Verify the Transmission Medium field for the vendor.
  Correct or enter a valid transmission medium.
  
  
  
  Verify Transmission Medium Configuration:
  
  Use transaction OBVU or navigate via SPRO:
  
  SPRO ? Financial Accounting ? Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable ? Vendor Accounts ? Payment Transactions ? Define Transmission Medium
  
  
  Check if the transmission medium code used is defined and active.
  
  
  
  Check Payment Method Settings:
  
  Use transaction OBVU or FBZP (Payment Program Configuration).
  Verify that the payment method assigned to the vendor supports the transmission medium.
  Adjust the payment method or transmission medium accordingly.
  
  
  
  Country-Specific Settings:
  
  Some transmission media are country-specific.
  Check if the transmission medium is valid for the vendor’s country.
  
  
  
  Update Vendor Master Data:
  
  If the transmission medium is missing, enter a valid one.
  If unsure, consult with the FI/AR team or check company standards.
  
  
  
  
  Additional Notes:
  
  The transmission medium is important for the payment run and for sending payment advices or remittance information.
  Common transmission media include:
  
  1 = Print
  2 = EDI
  3 = Email
  4 = Fax
  (Codes may vary depending on system configuration)
  
  
  Always ensure consistency between payment method, transmission medium, and vendor master data.
  
  
  Summary:
  
  
  
  Aspect
  Details
  
  
  
  
  Cause
  Invalid or missing transmission medium in vendor master or payment method configuration.
  
  
  Solution
  Correct transmission medium in vendor master; ensure it is configured and allowed.
  
  
  Transactions to Use
  XK02, FK02 (Vendor Master); OBVU, FBZP (Payment Configuration)
  
  
  Configuration Path
  SPRO ? Financial Accounting ? Vendor Accounts ? Payment Transactions ? Transmission Medium
  
  
  
  
  If you provide the exact transmission medium code (the "&" value), I can help you identify the specific issue more precisely.