How To Fix VR427 - Search unsuccessful

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VR - Output for SD Reporting

• Message number: 427

• Message text: Search unsuccessful

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VR427 - Search unsuccessful ?

  Certainly! Here's detailed information about the SAP error message VR427 - Search unsuccessful:
  
  SAP Error Message: VR427 - Search unsuccessful
  
  Cause:
  The error message VR427 - Search unsuccessful typically occurs in the context of vendor master data or partner determination processes. It indicates that the system was unable to find a matching entry during a search operation. This can happen in scenarios such as:
  
  Searching for a vendor or partner function in the vendor master or partner determination procedure.
  Attempting to find a valid partner or condition record but no matching data exists.
  The search criteria entered do not correspond to any existing records in the system.
  Missing or incorrect configuration in partner determination procedures or master data.
  
  
  Common Scenarios:
  
  When creating or changing a vendor master record and the system tries to find a partner function but fails.
  During document processing (e.g., purchase order, invoice) where partner determination is triggered.
  When searching for a vendor or partner in a selection screen or search help.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the VR427 - Search unsuccessful error, consider the following steps:
  
  
  Check Search Criteria:
  
  Verify that the search criteria or input values are correct and exist in the system.
  Use broader or different search parameters if the initial search is too restrictive.
  
  
  
  Verify Master Data:
  
  Ensure that the vendor or partner master data exists and is correctly maintained.
  Check if the partner functions are properly assigned to the vendor or customer.
  
  
  
  Review Partner Determination Configuration:
  
  Check the partner determination procedure assigned to the relevant document type or master data.
  Verify that the partner functions and partner schemas are correctly configured.
  Use transaction codes like VOPA (Partner Determination) or SPRO to review configuration.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure the user has the necessary authorizations to view or search the relevant data.
  
  
  
  Debugging / Logs:
  
  If the issue persists, use debugging or check application logs (transaction SLG1) to identify where the search fails.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes / Support:
  
  Search for relevant SAP Notes on the SAP Support Portal for any known issues or patches related to VR427.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  XK03 - Display Vendor
  XK01 / XK02 - Create/Change Vendor
  VOPA - Partner Determination
  SPRO - Customizing (for partner determination configuration)
  SLG1 - Application Log
  
  
  
  Partner Determination:
  
  Partner determination is a key process in SAP MM and SD modules where the system automatically assigns partners (e.g., vendor, contact person) based on predefined rules.
  Incorrect or incomplete partner determination setup often leads to search failures.
  
  
  
  SAP Modules:
  
  This error is most common in Materials Management (MM) and Sales and Distribution (SD) modules.
  
  
  
  
  Summary:
  
  
  
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  Error Message
  VR427 - Search unsuccessful
  
  
  Cause
  No matching entry found during search; incorrect search criteria or missing master data/partner configuration
  
  
  Solution
  Verify search criteria, check master data, review partner determination setup, check authorizations, debug if needed
  
  
  Related T-Codes
  XK01, XK02, XK03, VOPA, SPRO, SLG1
  
  
  
  
  If you provide the exact transaction or process where this error occurs, I can help with more specific guidance.