How To Fix VR459 - Select a valid &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VR - Output for SD Reporting

• Message number: 459

• Message text: Select a valid &

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VR459 - Select a valid & ?

  SAP Error Message:
  
  VR459 - Select a valid &
  
  Cause:
  The error message VR459 typically occurs in SAP when a user inputs an invalid or incorrect value in a field that requires a specific valid entry. The placeholder "&" in the message is replaced by the field name or the expected value type. This usually happens during data entry in transactions related to sales and distribution (SD), such as sales order processing, billing, or delivery documents.
  Common causes include:
  
  Entering a value that does not exist in the system or is not allowed in the context.
  Typing errors or incomplete entries.
  Missing or incorrect master data (e.g., customer, material, pricing condition).
  Attempting to use a value that is not valid for the current organizational level or document type.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check the Field Value:
  
  Verify the value you entered in the field indicated by the message. Make sure it is correct and exists in the system.
  
  
  Use F4 Help:
  
  Use the F4 (value help) function to select a valid entry from the list of allowed values.
  
  
  Validate Master Data:
  
  Ensure that the master data related to the field (e.g., customer master, material master, pricing conditions) is properly maintained and active.
  
  
  Check Organizational Data:
  
  Confirm that the value is valid for the organizational unit or document type you are working with.
  
  
  Consult Configuration:
  
  If the error persists, check the customizing settings in IMG related to the field or document type to ensure that the allowed values are correctly configured.
  
  
  Debugging (if needed):
  
  If you have development access, you can debug the program to see where the validation fails and what values are expected.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Message Class: VR (Sales and Distribution)
  Common Transactions: VA01 (Create Sales Order), VF01 (Create Billing Document), VL01N (Create Delivery)
  SAP Notes: Search SAP Service Marketplace or SAP Support Portal for notes related to VR459 for specific scenarios.
  User Documentation: Refer to SAP SD user guides for proper data entry procedures.
  Master Data Maintenance: Check customer master (XD01/XD02), material master (MM01/MM02), and pricing conditions (VK11/VK12).
  
  
  If you provide the exact field or context where the error occurs, more precise guidance can be given.