How To Fix VR044 - A preferred follow-up action has not been maintained for sales activity &

VR044 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VR - Output for SD Reporting

• Message number: 044

• Message text: A preferred follow-up action has not been maintained for sales activity &

What causes this issue?

Preferred follow-up actions have not been maintained for the sales
activity type for the selected document.

System Response

The function you have selected cannot be performed.

How to fix this error?

Maintain a preferred follow-up actiion in Customizing in the IMG
activity <DS:SIMG.SIMG_CFMENUOLSDOVCK>Define sales activity types</>.

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VR044 - Details

• Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation for the SAP error message VR044:
  
  SAP Error Message: VR044
  Text: A preferred follow-up action has not been maintained for sales activity &
  
  
  Cause:
  This error occurs because the system expects a "preferred follow-up action" to be defined for a particular sales activity, but it has not been maintained in the customizing settings. In SAP CRM or Sales and Distribution (SD) modules, sales activities often require a follow-up action to ensure proper process flow and tracking. If this preferred follow-up action is missing, the system cannot proceed with the intended process.
  
  Explanation:
  
  Sales Activity: This refers to a specific type of activity in sales processes, such as a call, meeting, or email.
  Preferred Follow-up Action: This is a predefined next step or action that should be taken after the current sales activity is completed. It helps in guiding the sales process and ensuring continuity.
  The system checks the customizing settings to find the