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How To Fix VR610 - Specify fields for totals variant &


SAP Error Message - Details

  • Message type: E = Error

  • Message class: VR - Output for SD Reporting

  • Message number: 610

  • Message text: Specify fields for totals variant &

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  • What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VR610 - Specify fields for totals variant & ?

    SAP Error Message:
    VR610 - Specify fields for totals variant &


    Cause:

    This error occurs when you are trying to use or process a totals variant in SAP (commonly in Logistics Invoice Verification or related modules), but the system detects that the totals variant does not have any fields specified for totaling. In other words, the totals variant is incomplete or not properly maintained because it lacks the necessary field definitions that determine which fields should be totaled or summarized.


    Explanation:

    • A totals variant in SAP is used to define which fields should be totaled or summed up in certain reports or processes (e.g., invoice verification, logistics documents).
    • If you try to use a totals variant that has no fields assigned, SAP cannot perform the totaling operation and throws the VR610 error.
    • The placeholder "&" in the message usually shows the name or identifier of the totals variant that is missing field specifications.

    Solution:

    1. Check the totals variant:

      • Go to the transaction or customizing path where totals variants are maintained.
      • For example, in Logistics Invoice Verification, totals variants can be maintained via:
        • Transaction OMR6 (for invoice verification totals variants)
        • Or via IMG path:
          SPRO -> Materials Management -> Logistics Invoice Verification -> Incoming Invoice -> Define Totals Variants
    2. Maintain fields for the totals variant:

      • Select the totals variant mentioned in the error message.
      • Specify the fields that should be totaled (e.g., amount fields, quantity fields).
      • Save the changes.
    3. Use the corrected totals variant:

      • Retry the process or transaction that caused the error.
      • The system should now recognize the totals variant as valid and proceed without error.

    Additional Information:

    • Totals variants are important for controlling how totals are calculated and displayed in various SAP logistics and financial processes.
    • Always ensure that any totals variant used in a process has the necessary fields defined.
    • If you are unsure which fields to include, consult your functional consultant or refer to SAP documentation related to the specific module you are working with.
    • Sometimes, this error can also occur if a custom totals variant was created but not fully configured.

    Summary:

    Aspect Details
    Error VR610 - Specify fields for totals variant &
    Cause Totals variant used has no fields specified for totaling.
    Solution Maintain the totals variant by specifying the fields to be totaled (via OMR6 or IMG).
    Related Transactions OMR6, SPRO IMG path for totals variants maintenance.

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