How To Fix VR401 - Summation fields not stored

VR401 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VR - Output for SD Reporting

• Message number: 401

• Message text: Summation fields not stored

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VR401 - Summation fields not stored ?

  SAP Error Message:
  VR401 - Summation fields not stored
  
  
  Cause:
  The error message VR401 typically occurs in the context of SAP Vendor Invoice Verification (Logistics Invoice Verification) or Material Ledger processes. It indicates that the system was unable to store or update the summation fields during the posting or processing of an invoice or material document.
  More specifically, this error arises when the system tries to update summation fields (such as quantity, amount, or value fields that are aggregated for reporting or valuation purposes) in a database table or internal structure, but the update fails. This can happen due to:
  
  Data inconsistencies or missing data in the invoice or material document.
  Locking issues on the database tables where summation fields are stored.
  Custom enhancements or user exits that interfere with the standard update process.
  Incorrect or incomplete configuration in the Logistics Invoice Verification or Material Ledger settings.
  Issues with the underlying database or authorization problems preventing updates.
  
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the