How To Fix 06187 - Please enter Incoterm & with details of location

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 06 -

• Message number: 187

• Message text: Please enter Incoterm & with details of location

How to fix this error?

In the second part of the Incoterms field, enter details relating to
the location or port from which the consignment is to be shipped.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 06187 - Please enter Incoterm & with details of location ?

  The SAP error message 06187, which states "Please enter Incoterm," typically occurs when a required field for Incoterms is not filled in during the creation or processing of a sales document, purchase order, or other logistics-related transactions. Incoterms (International Commercial Terms) are essential for defining the responsibilities of buyers and sellers in international transactions, including who is responsible for shipping, insurance, and tariffs.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Incoterm: The most common cause of this error is that the Incoterm field is left blank in the relevant document (e.g., sales order, purchase order).
  Incorrect Configuration: The system may not be configured correctly to handle Incoterms, or the relevant settings may not be activated.
  Document Type: Certain document types may require Incoterms to be filled in, and if they are not, this error will be triggered.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Enter Incoterm: 
  
  Navigate to the document where the error occurred (e.g., sales order, purchase order).
  Locate the Incoterm field and enter the appropriate Incoterm code (e.g., EXW, FOB, CIF).
  Save the document after entering the required information.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  If you have the necessary authorizations, check the configuration settings for Incoterms in the SAP system.
  Go to the transaction code SPRO and navigate to:
  
  Logistics Execution > Shipping > Basic Shipping Functions > Define Incoterms.
  
  
  Ensure that the Incoterms are defined correctly and that they are assigned to the relevant document types.
  
  
  
  Review Document Type Settings:
  
  Ensure that the document type you are using requires Incoterms and that the settings are correctly configured to mandate their entry.
  
  
  
  User Training: 
  
  If users frequently encounter this error, consider providing training on the importance of filling in the Incoterm field and how to do so correctly.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Incoterms: Familiarize yourself with the various Incoterms and their meanings. The most commonly used Incoterms include:
  
  EXW (Ex Works)
  FOB (Free on Board)
  CIF (Cost, Insurance, and Freight)
  
  
  
  Documentation: Ensure that all relevant documentation (e.g., sales contracts, purchase agreements) reflects the agreed-upon Incoterms to avoid discrepancies.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message for additional guidance or patches that may address specific issues.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message 06187 and ensure that the necessary Incoterm information is correctly entered in your SAP documents.