How To Fix VSH_APPL_LOG008 - The customer has not been created

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VSH_APPL_LOG - Message Class for Error Logs in Customer Hierarchy

• Message number: 008

• Message text: The customer has not been created

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VSH_APPL_LOG008 - The customer has not been created ?

  The SAP error message VSH_APPL_LOG008 indicates that a customer has not been created in the system. This error typically arises in scenarios where a transaction or process requires a customer record to be present, but the system cannot find one.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Customer Record: The most straightforward cause is that the customer has not been created in the SAP system.
  Incorrect Customer Data: There may be issues with the data being used to reference the customer, such as incorrect customer number or details.
  Data Synchronization Issues: If your SAP system is integrated with other systems (like CRM or external databases), there may be synchronization issues leading to the customer not being available in SAP.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary permissions to view or create customer records.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Create the Customer:
  
  Navigate to the customer master data creation transaction (usually XD01 for general data, FD01 for financial data, or VD01 for sales area data).
  Enter the required details and save the record.
  
  
  
  Verify Customer Data:
  
  If you believe the customer should exist, use transaction XD03 (Display Customer) to check if the customer record is indeed missing or if there are issues with the data.
  
  
  
  Check Integration Settings:
  
  If your SAP system is integrated with other systems, ensure that the integration is functioning correctly and that customer data is being synchronized properly.
  
  
  
  Review Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to create or view customer records. This can be checked with your SAP security team.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review any relevant documentation or user manuals for the specific transaction or process you are working with to ensure all prerequisites are met.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting SAP Notes for any known issues related to this error message.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  XD01, XD02, XD03: Customer Master Data Management
  VD01, VD02, VD03: Sales Area Specific Customer Data
  FD01, FD02, FD03: Financial Customer Data
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any updates or patches related to customer master data issues.
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help Portal for detailed information on customer master data management.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message VSH_APPL_LOG008 and ensure that the necessary customer records are created and accessible in your SAP system.