How To Fix VR020 - You can only start the address selection from sales activity processing

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VR - Output for SD Reporting

• Message number: 020

• Message text: You can only start the address selection from sales activity processing

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VR020 - You can only start the address selection from sales activity processing ?

  SAP Error Message:
  
  VR020 - You can only start the address selection from sales activity processing
  
  Cause:
  This error occurs when a user tries to initiate the address selection function outside the context of Sales Activity Processing in SAP. The address selection tool is designed to be triggered only during sales activity processing (e.g., when creating or processing sales activities in the SAP CRM or Sales module). If you attempt to start address selection from any other transaction or program, the system will raise this error.
  
  Explanation:
  
  Address selection is typically used in SAP CRM or Sales to select business partner addresses during sales activities.
  The function is context-sensitive and expects to be called from within a sales activity processing environment.
  If called independently or from an unsupported transaction, the system cannot determine the correct context or data, hence the error.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Start Address Selection from Sales Activity Processing:
  
  Ensure you are initiating the address selection from within a sales activity transaction, such as:
  
  Creating or editing a sales activity in SAP CRM (e.g., transaction CRMD_ORDER or relevant CRM Web UI).
  Using the sales activity processing screens or transactions where address selection is supported.
  
  
  
  
  
  Check Custom Code or User Exits:
  
  If this error appears during a custom development or enhancement, verify that the address selection function module or method is called only within the correct context.
  Adjust the code to ensure the address selection is triggered only during sales activity processing.
  
  
  
  Use Correct Transaction or UI:
  
  Avoid calling address selection directly from general transactions or outside the sales activity context.
  Use the standard SAP transactions or CRM Web UI screens designed for sales activity processing.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  CRMD_ORDER - CRM Order Processing (includes sales activities)
  CRM Web UI - Sales Activity Processing screens
  
  
  Function Modules / Classes:
  
  Address selection is often handled by specific function modules or classes that check the context.
  
  
  SAP Notes:
  
  Check SAP Notes related to address selection and sales activity processing for any known issues or patches.
  
  
  SAP CRM Documentation:
  
  Review SAP CRM or Sales module documentation on sales activity processing and address management.
  
  
  
  
  Summary:
  
  Error VR020 means address selection was started outside sales activity processing.
  Fix: Always start address selection from within sales activity processing transactions or UI.
  If custom code involved: Ensure address selection calls are context-aware and only triggered during sales activity processing.
  
  
  If you need further help, please provide details about where and how you are trying to start the address selection (transaction, custom code, etc.).