How To Fix VPD018 - You cannot maintain the address (no available addresses for maintenance)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VPD - Messages in SD Partner Processing

• Message number: 018

• Message text: You cannot maintain the address (no available addresses for maintenance)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VPD018 - You cannot maintain the address (no available addresses for maintenance) ?

  SAP Error Message:
  
  VPD018 – You cannot maintain the address (no available addresses for maintenance)
  
  Cause:
  This error occurs when you try to maintain or create an address for a business partner, customer, vendor, or other master data object, but the system does not allow it because:
  
  The address number range or address type is exhausted or not properly configured.
  The address object or address number assignment is restricted or locked.
  The business partner or object is set up in a way that does not permit additional addresses.
  The system settings or customizing for address management do not allow creation or maintenance of new addresses for the particular object or role.
  
  In other words, the system cannot find or assign a valid address number for the maintenance operation.
  
  Typical Scenarios:
  
  When creating or changing a customer/vendor master record and trying to add a new address.
  When maintaining business partner addresses in SAP CRM or SAP S/4HANA.
  When address number ranges are not maintained or are exhausted.
  When the address object is set to "read-only" or "no maintenance allowed" in customizing.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Address Number Range:
  
  Go to transaction SNRO or SNUM and check the number range object for addresses (e.g., ADRNR).
  Verify if the number range is exhausted or incorrectly maintained.
  If exhausted, extend the number range interval.
  
  
  
  Check Address Object Customizing:
  
  Use transaction SPRO ? SAP Reference IMG ? Cross-Application Components ? SAP Business Partner ? Basic Settings ? Address Management ? Define Address Number Ranges.
  Ensure that the address number ranges are properly assigned and active.
  
  
  
  Check Business Partner or Master Data Role Settings:
  
  Verify if the business partner or master data role allows address maintenance.
  Some roles or object types may restrict address creation.
  
  
  
  Check Authorization:
  
  Ensure the user has the necessary authorization to maintain addresses.
  
  
  
  Check for Lock or Inconsistencies:
  
  Sometimes, locks or inconsistencies in the database can cause this error.
  Use transaction SM12 to check for locks.
  Run consistency checks if available.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes and Support:
  
  Search for relevant SAP Notes for your SAP version.
  Sometimes, patches or corrections are available.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Address Number Range Object: ADRNR
  Transactions:
  
  SNRO – Number Range Objects
  BP – Business Partner Maintenance
  XD01/XD02 – Customer Master Create/Change
  MK01/MK02 – Vendor Master Create/Change
  SPRO – Customizing
  
  
  SAP IMG Path for Address Management:
  
  Cross-Application Components ? SAP Business Partner ? Basic Settings ? Address Management
  
  
  
  
  Summary:
  
  
  
  Aspect
  Details
  
  
  
  
  Error
  VPD018 – No available addresses for maintenance
  
  
  Cause
  Address number range exhausted or not configured; address maintenance not allowed
  
  
  Solution
  Check and extend address number ranges; verify customizing and roles; check authorizations
  
  
  Transactions
  SNRO, BP, XD01/XD02, MK01/MK02, SPRO
  
  
  Notes
  Check SAP Notes for patches or known issues
  
  
  
  
  If you provide the exact context (e.g., transaction, object type), I can help with more specific steps.