How To Fix VT120 - Transaction & code not defined

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VT - Vertriebstabellen

• Message number: 120

• Message text: Transaction & code not defined

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VT120 - Transaction & code not defined ?

  The SAP error message VT120, which states "Transaction & code not defined," typically occurs when a user attempts to execute a transaction code that is not recognized by the SAP system. This can happen for several reasons:
  Causes:
  
  Incorrect Transaction Code: The user may have entered an incorrect or misspelled transaction code.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the transaction.
  Missing Transaction Definition: The transaction code may not be defined in the system, possibly due to missing configuration or transport issues.
  System Configuration: The transaction may not be available in the current client or system configuration.
  SAP Version: The transaction code may exist in a different version of SAP or may have been deprecated in the current version.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Verify Transaction Code: Double-check the transaction code for any typos or errors. Ensure that you are using the correct code.
  Check Authorizations: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to execute the transaction. You may need to contact your SAP security administrator to verify your roles and permissions.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources to confirm that the transaction code exists and is valid for your version of SAP.
  Check System Configuration: If you are an administrator, check the system configuration to ensure that the transaction is defined and available in the current client.
  Use Alternative Transactions: If the transaction code is deprecated, look for alternative transaction codes that provide similar functionality.
  Contact SAP Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support for assistance, especially if you suspect a configuration or transport issue.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with the list of available transaction codes in your SAP system. You can use transaction code SE93 to view transaction codes and their definitions.
  Authorization Objects: Use transaction code SU53 to check for authorization failures after attempting to execute a transaction.
  SAP Notes: Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that may address known issues related to the transaction code in question.
  User Roles: Review user roles and profiles in transaction code PFCG to ensure that the necessary permissions are assigned.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to diagnose and resolve the VT120 error in SAP.