How To Fix VR464 - Maintain $_

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VR - Output for SD Reporting

• Message number: 464

• Message text: Maintain $_

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VR464 - Maintain $_ ?

  SAP Error Message: VR464 - Maintain $_
  
  1. Cause of the Error VR464
  The error message VR464 typically occurs in the context of vendor master data maintenance or invoice verification in SAP. The message "Maintain $_" indicates that a required field or data element has not been maintained or is missing in the vendor master or related configuration.
  The placeholder $_ in the message usually represents a specific field or data element that needs to be maintained. For example, it could be a missing tax code, payment terms, bank details, or other mandatory vendor master data.
  Common causes include:
  
  Missing mandatory fields in vendor master data (e.g., tax information, payment terms).
  Incomplete or missing configuration in the vendor master or related customizing.
  Attempting to post an invoice or document where required vendor data is not maintained.
  Missing or incorrect partner functions or roles in vendor master.
  
  
  2. Solution
  To resolve the VR464 error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Identify the Missing Field:
  
  Check the exact message text in the system to see what $_ stands for.
  Use transaction codes like XK02 (Change Vendor), FK02 (Change Vendor Accounting), or MK02 (Change Vendor Purchasing) to review vendor master data.
  Look for missing mandatory fields such as:
  
  Tax information (e.g., tax number, tax classification)
  Payment terms
  Bank details
  Partner functions
  
  
  
  
  
  Maintain the Required Data:
  
  Enter the missing data in the vendor master record.
  Save the changes.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  If the missing field is related to customizing, verify the settings in:
  
  SPRO ? Materials Management ? Purchasing ? Vendor Master
  SPRO ? Financial Accounting ? Accounts Payable ? Vendor Master Data
  
  
  Ensure that the required fields are correctly configured as mandatory or optional.
  
  
  
  Reprocess the Transaction:
  
  After maintaining the required data, retry the transaction (e.g., invoice posting, purchase order processing).
  
  
  
  
  3. Related Information
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  XK01/XK02/XK03 – Create/Change/Display Vendor (Central)
  MK01/MK02/MK03 – Create/Change/Display Vendor (Purchasing)
  FK01/FK02/FK03 – Create/Change/Display Vendor (Accounting)
  MRBR – Release Blocked Invoices (if related to invoice verification)
  
  
  
  SAP Notes and Documentation:
  
  Check SAP Notes related to vendor master data and invoice verification.
  Review SAP Help Portal for vendor master data maintenance guidelines.
  
  
  
  Debugging:
  
  If the message is unclear, use transaction SE91 to look up the message VR464 and see the full text.
  Use debugging tools to trace where the error is triggered if it occurs during a custom process or enhancement.
  
  
  
  
  Summary
  
  
  
  Aspect
  Details
  
  
  
  
  Error
  VR464 - Maintain $_ (missing mandatory vendor data)
  
  
  Cause
  Required vendor master field not maintained
  
  
  Solution
  Identify and maintain the missing field in vendor master data
  
  
  Related TCodes
  XK02, FK02, MK02, MRBR
  
  
  Notes
  Check customizing and SAP Notes if issue persists
  
  
  
  
  If you provide the exact full text of the message or the context (transaction, process), I can help pinpoint the exact field or data element that needs maintenance.