How To Fix VR029 - No follow-up activities performed

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VR - Output for SD Reporting

• Message number: 029

• Message text: No follow-up activities performed

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VR029 - No follow-up activities performed ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation regarding the SAP error message VR029 - No follow-up activities performed:
  
  SAP Error Message: VR029 - No follow-up activities performed
  1. Cause:
  The error message VR029 typically occurs in the context of Vendor Invoice Verification (VIM) or Logistics Invoice Verification processes. It indicates that the system expected some follow-up activities (such as posting the invoice, clearing, or further processing steps) to be performed after a certain step, but none were carried out.
  More specifically, this message often appears when:
  
  The system checks for follow-up activities after a certain transaction or step (e.g., after a goods receipt or invoice receipt), but no subsequent activity has been recorded.
  The invoice or document is incomplete or missing required follow-up steps.
  The workflow or process chain expects a follow-up action that has not been executed.
  There might be missing or incorrect configuration in the follow-up activity determination.
  
  
  2. Solution:
  To resolve the VR029 error, consider the following steps:
  
  
  Check the Process Flow:
  
  Verify that all required follow-up activities (such as invoice posting, payment processing, or clearing) have been performed.
  Ensure that the document or transaction is complete and all necessary steps have been executed.
  
  
  
  Review Document Status:
  
  Check the status of the related documents (purchase order, goods receipt, invoice receipt).
  Confirm that the invoice has been posted or that the system has recorded the follow-up activity.
  
  
  
  Configuration Check:
  
  Review the configuration for follow-up activities in the relevant SAP module (e.g., MM, FI).
  Ensure that the system is correctly set up to trigger and recognize follow-up activities.
  
  
  
  Reprocess or Post Follow-up Activities:
  
  If a follow-up activity was missed, perform it manually.
  For example, post the invoice document or clear the open items as required.
  
  
  
  Check for Workflow Issues:
  
  If the process involves SAP workflow, verify that the workflow steps have been completed.
  Look for any workflow errors or stuck tasks.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  Search for SAP Notes related to VR029 for any known bugs or patches.
  
  
  
  
  3. Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  MIRO (Enter Incoming Invoice)
  MIGO (Goods Movement)
  MRBR (Release Blocked Invoices)
  FB60 (Enter Vendor Invoice)
  FB01 (Post Document)
  
  
  
  Modules Involved:
  
  MM (Materials Management)
  FI (Financial Accounting)
  SD (Sales and Distribution) in some cases
  
  
  
  Common Scenarios:
  
  Invoice verification without posting the invoice.
  Goods receipt posted but invoice not entered.
  Workflow expecting invoice posting or clearing.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes and Documentation:
  
  Check SAP Service Marketplace or SAP Support Portal for notes on VR029.
  Review SAP Help documentation on Invoice Verification and follow-up activities.
  
  
  
  
  Summary:
  
  
  
  Aspect
  Details
  
  
  
  
  Error Message
  VR029 - No follow-up activities performed
  
  
  Cause
  Expected follow-up activities after a transaction step were not performed
  
  
  Solution
  Verify and perform required follow-up activities (invoice posting, clearing, etc.)
  
  
  Related T-codes
  MIRO, MIGO, MRBR, FB60, FB01
  
  
  Modules
  MM, FI
  
  
  
  
  If you provide the exact transaction or scenario where this error occurs, I can help with more specific guidance.