How To Fix VQ225 - There are still & lead columns from the customer name area!

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VQ - SD Archiving and Product Allocation

• Message number: 225

• Message text: There are still & lead columns from the customer name area!

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VQ225 - There are still & lead columns from the customer name area! ?

  SAP Error Message:
  
  VQ225 – "There are still & lead columns from the customer name area!"
  
  Cause:
  This error occurs during the processing of customer master data or customer-related data in SAP, typically in the context of data upload, data migration, or customer master maintenance. The message indicates that there are still leading columns (empty or unwanted columns/spaces) present in the customer name area of the data being processed.
  In other words, the system expects the customer name fields to be properly formatted without extra leading columns (empty spaces or columns) that might have been introduced during data input or file upload (e.g., from Excel or CSV files). These extra columns can cause parsing or data consistency issues.
  
  Explanation:
  
  The customer name area in SAP customer master data usually consists of multiple fields (Name 1, Name 2, Name 3, Name 4).
  If the input data contains extra leading columns or spaces before these name fields, SAP detects this as an inconsistency.
  This often happens when data is copied from external sources or when the data file has formatting issues.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check the Input Data Format:
  
  Review the source data file (Excel, CSV, etc.) for extra leading columns or spaces before the customer name fields.
  Remove any empty columns or spaces that precede the customer name fields.
  
  
  
  Clean the Data:
  
  Use data cleansing tools or Excel functions (e.g., TRIM, CLEAN) to remove leading/trailing spaces.
  Ensure that the customer name fields start exactly where SAP expects them.
  
  
  
  Adjust the Upload Template:
  
  If you are using a standard SAP upload template (e.g., LSMW, BDC, or BAPI), verify that the mapping corresponds exactly to the expected fields.
  Make sure no extra columns are mapped or included before the customer name fields.
  
  
  
  Re-upload or Reprocess:
  
  After cleaning the data, try the upload or processing again.
  
  
  
  Check for Custom Code or Enhancements:
  
  If this error occurs in a custom program or enhancement, review the code to ensure it correctly handles the customer name fields without expecting or allowing extra leading columns.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: XD01, XD02, XD03 (Customer Master Maintenance), LSMW (Legacy System Migration Workbench)
  Data Fields: Customer Name 1, Name 2, Name 3, Name 4
  Common Scenarios: Data migration, mass upload of customer master data, data conversion projects
  SAP Notes: Check SAP OSS notes related to customer master data upload errors for any patches or known issues.
  
  
  Summary:
  The VQ225 error indicates that the input data for customer names contains unwanted leading columns or spaces. The solution is to clean and correctly format the input data so that the customer name fields start without any leading empty columns, ensuring smooth processing in SAP.
  
  If you provide more context (e.g., transaction used, data source), I can help with more specific guidance.