How To Fix VO701 - Unexpected field content in &: &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VO - W&S: Rough workload forecast + picking wave

• Message number: 701

• Message text: Unexpected field content in &: &

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VO701 - Unexpected field content in &: & ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation for the SAP error message VO701 Unexpected field content in &: &:
  
  SAP Error Message: VO701
  Text: Unexpected field content in &: &
  
  Cause
  This error typically occurs during Sales and Distribution (SD) document processing, such as sales order creation or delivery processing. The message indicates that a field in the document contains data that is not expected or allowed at that point in the process.
  
  The first & in the message is replaced by the field name or field identifier.
  The second & is replaced by the actual content/value found in that field.
  
  Common causes include:
  
  Incorrect or inconsistent data entry in a field (e.g., a field that expects a numeric value but contains characters).
  Custom validation or user-exit logic that checks field contents and finds unexpected values.
  Data inconsistencies due to master data issues or incorrect copying of data from reference documents.
  Configuration issues where certain fields are expected to be empty or have specific values but contain something else.
  Integration problems where data coming from external systems or interfaces is not in the expected format.
  
  
  Solution
  
  
  Identify the field and value causing the error:
  
  Check the exact field name and content from the error message.
  Use transaction codes like VA01 (Create Sales Order), VL01N (Create Delivery), or the relevant transaction where the error occurs.
  If the message appears during batch processing or interface posting, check the input data.
  
  
  
  Check the field’s expected content:
  
  Refer to the SAP documentation or configuration to understand what values are allowed in that field.
  For example, if the field expects a certain code or numeric value, verify that the entered data matches.
  
  
  
  Correct the data:
  
  Manually correct the field content if possible.
  If the data comes from an interface or batch input, fix the source data.
  
  
  
  Review custom code or user exits:
  
  If there are enhancements, user exits, or BADIs that validate this field, review their logic.
  Debug the process to see why the field content is flagged as unexpected.
  
  
  
  Check master data and configuration:
  
  Verify related master data (e.g., material master, customer master) for inconsistencies.
  Check configuration settings that might restrict field values.
  
  
  
  Test after correction:
  
  After making corrections, retry the transaction to confirm the error is resolved.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information
  
  Message Class: VO7 (Sales Document)
  Transaction Codes: VA01, VA02, VL01N, VL02N, etc.
  SAP Notes: Search SAP Support Portal for message VO701 for any specific notes or patches.
  Debugging: Use debugging tools to trace the point where the error is raised.
  User Exits / BADIs: Common exits in SD document processing include USEREXIT_SAVE_DOCUMENT_PREPARE, USEREXIT_CHECK_VBAP, etc.
  
  
  Summary
  
  
  
  Aspect
  Details
  
  
  
  
  Error
  VO701 Unexpected field content in &: &
  
  
  Cause
  Field contains unexpected or invalid data
  
  
  Solution
  Identify field and value, correct data, check custom code and configuration
  
  
  Where
  Sales and Distribution document processing
  
  
  Tools
  VA01, VL01N, debugging, SAP Notes
  
  
  
  
  If you provide the exact field name and value from your error message, I can help you with more specific guidance.