How To Fix VR701 - Goto target not defined! Enter a message

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VR - Output for SD Reporting

• Message number: 701

• Message text: Goto target not defined! Enter a message

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VR701 - Goto target not defined! Enter a message ?

  SAP Error Message:
  
  VR701 - Goto target not defined! Enter a message
  
  Cause:
  The error message VR701 typically occurs in SAP when the system tries to perform a "Goto" operation (i.e., jump to a specific screen, field, or processing block) but the target of this jump is not defined or missing in the program or screen flow logic.
  This usually happens in the context of SAPscript, Smart Forms, or ABAP programs where navigation commands like GO TO or PERFORM are used, or in dialog programming when a screen flow or subscreen navigation is incorrectly specified.
  Common causes include:
  
  A missing or incorrectly specified label or subroutine in the ABAP code.
  A screen element or field referenced in the navigation does not exist or is not active.
  In SAPscript or Smart Forms, a form routine or window referenced in the code is not defined.
  Custom code or user exits/enhancements where navigation logic is implemented incorrectly.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check the ABAP code or form logic:
  
  Verify that all GO TO statements refer to valid labels.
  Ensure all PERFORM calls refer to existing subroutines.
  In dialog programming, check that the screen flow logic correctly defines the next screen or subscreen.
  
  
  
  In SAPscript or Smart Forms:
  
  Confirm that all form routines, windows, or pages referenced exist and are correctly named.
  Check the print program or driver program for correct calls.
  
  
  
  Debugging:
  
  Use the ABAP debugger to trace where the error occurs.
  Identify the exact statement causing the error.
  Check the program flow and correct the missing or incorrect target.
  
  
  
  Check Custom Enhancements:
  
  If the error occurs after implementing user exits, BADIs, or enhancements, review the custom code for incorrect navigation commands.
  
  
  
  Transport and System Consistency:
  
  Sometimes, missing objects due to incomplete transports can cause this error.
  Ensure all related objects are properly transported and active.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Message Class: VR (related to SAPscript and forms)
  
  
  Transaction Codes:  
  
  SAPscript: SE71 (Form Painter), SE78 (Graphics), SE38 (ABAP Editor)  
  Smart Forms: SMARTFORMS  
  ABAP Debugger: /h in command field to start debugging
  
  
  
  SAP Notes:
  
  Search SAP Support Portal for notes related to VR701 for specific scenarios.
  
  
  Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP Help Portal for SAPscript and Smart Forms programming guidelines.
  
  
  
  Summary:
  VR701 - Goto target not defined! means the program or form is trying to jump to a label, screen, or routine that does not exist or is not defined. The fix involves verifying and correcting the navigation targets in the code or form definitions.
  
  If you provide the context where this error occurs (e.g., during printing, in a custom program, or during a transaction), I can help with more specific guidance.