How To Fix VPD_DETERM_LOG018 - Address changed by user &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VPD_DETERM_LOG - Messages for Determination Log in SD Partner Processing

• Message number: 018

• Message text: Address changed by user &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VPD_DETERM_LOG018 - Address changed by user &1 ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation for the SAP error message:
  
  SAP Error Message:
  VPD_DETERM_LOG018 - Address changed by user &1
  
  Meaning / Cause:
  This message is generated by the Vendor Master Data (VPD) or Customer Master Data (VPD) determination logic in SAP. The message indicates that the address data of a business partner (vendor or customer) has been manually changed by a user.
  
  The placeholder &1 typically contains the user ID who made the change.
  This message is informational or warning in nature, indicating that the address was modified manually rather than by an automated process or system update.
  It is often triggered during the synchronization or validation of address data in the system, especially when address determination or address verification logic is active.
  
  
  When does it occur?
  
  When a user manually changes the address data of a vendor or customer in the master data.
  During address determination or validation processes where the system checks if the address has been changed externally.
  In scenarios where address data is maintained both in SAP and an external system, and the system detects a manual override.
  
  
  Solution / Recommended Action:
  
  Verify the change: Check the address data that was changed and confirm if the modification was intentional and correct.
  Audit user changes: Identify the user (&1) who made the change and confirm the reason for the manual update.
  Adjust processes if needed: If manual changes are frequent and cause issues, consider improving the address determination or synchronization process to reduce manual interventions.
  No error correction needed: Since this message is informational, no correction is usually required unless the manual change caused inconsistencies.
  Documentation: Document the change for audit purposes if required.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:  
  
  XK02 (Change Vendor)  
  FD02 (Change Customer)  
  BP (Business Partner Maintenance)  
  
  
  Tables:  
  
  ADR6 (E-mail Addresses)  
  ADR2 (Address: Telephone Numbers)  
  LFA1 (Vendor Master General Data)  
  KNA1 (Customer Master General Data)  
  
  
  Notes / SAP KBAs:  
  
  Check SAP Notes related to address determination and VPD messages for your SAP version.
  
  
  Customization:  
  
  Address determination/customizing in IMG under Logistics ? Materials Management ? Purchasing ? Vendor Master ? Address Determination.
  Customer master address determination under Sales and Distribution customizing.
  
  
  
  
  Summary:
  The message VPD_DETERM_LOG018 is an informational log indicating that a user manually changed the address data of a vendor or customer. It serves as a notification to track manual changes and does not necessarily indicate an error. Verify the changes and ensure they are valid.
  
  If you need help with a specific scenario or further troubleshooting, please provide additional context such as the transaction used, system version, or related processes.