How To Fix VPKGUI024 - Error during data refresh

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VPKGUI - Sales Pricing, Interface

• Message number: 024

• Message text: Error during data refresh

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VPKGUI024 - Error during data refresh ?

  SAP Error Message:
  
  VPKGUI024 - Error during data refresh
  
  Cause:
  The error VPKGUI024 typically occurs in the SAP Vehicle Pricing (VPK) or Variant Configuration (VC) environment during the data refresh process in the GUI. This error indicates that the system encountered a problem while trying to update or refresh the data displayed in the pricing or configuration screen.
  Common causes include:
  
  Inconsistent or incomplete data in the pricing or configuration tables.
  Authorization issues preventing the user from accessing or updating certain data.
  Communication problems between the front-end GUI and the backend system.
  Incorrect or missing configuration in the pricing or variant configuration setup.
  Buffer or cache inconsistencies causing outdated or corrupted data to be loaded.
  Custom enhancements or user exits that interfere with the standard data refresh process.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the VPKGUI024 error, consider the following steps:
  
  
  Check the detailed error log:
  
  Use transaction ST22 (Dump Analysis) or SM21 (System Log) to find more detailed information about the error.
  Look for any short dumps or error messages related to VPK or VC.
  
  
  
  Verify data consistency:
  
  Run consistency checks for pricing conditions and variant configuration data.
  Use transaction CU50 (Configuration Consistency Check) or relevant pricing consistency tools.
  
  
  
  Check authorizations:
  
  Ensure the user has the necessary authorizations to perform data refresh and access pricing/configuration data.
  Use transaction SU53 after the error occurs to check missing authorizations.
  
  
  
  Clear buffers and caches:
  
  Use transaction /SAPAPO/OM_CLEANUP or relevant buffer clearing transactions.
  Alternatively, restart the SAP GUI or clear the local GUI cache.
  
  
  
  Review custom code:
  
  If there are any user exits, BADIs, or enhancements related to pricing or configuration, review them for errors or conflicts.
  Temporarily disable custom code to check if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Check system communication:
  
  Verify network connectivity and RFC destinations if the data refresh involves remote calls.
  Use transaction SM59 to test RFC connections.
  
  
  
  Apply SAP Notes:
  
  Search the SAP Support Portal for notes related to VPKGUI024.
  Apply any relevant patches or corrections provided by SAP.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transactions involved:  
  
  CU50 - Configuration Consistency Check  
  VK11/VK12 - Pricing Condition Maintenance  
  ST22 - Dump Analysis  
  SM21 - System Log  
  SU53 - Authorization Check  
  SM59 - RFC Destinations  
  
  
  
  SAP Modules:  
  
  SD (Sales and Distribution) - Pricing  
  LO-VC (Logistics Variant Configuration)  
  VPK (Vehicle Pricing)
  
  
  
  SAP Notes:  
  
  Check SAP ONE Support Launchpad for notes referencing VPKGUI024 or related to pricing and variant configuration errors.
  
  
  
  
  If the problem persists after these steps, consider raising a support ticket with SAP, providing detailed logs and system information for further analysis.