How To Fix 09249 - Required entry for shipping point not made

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 09 -

• Message number: 249

• Message text: Required entry for shipping point not made

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 09249 - Required entry for shipping point not made ?

  The SAP error message "09249 Required entry for shipping point not made" typically occurs when a shipping point is required for a transaction but has not been specified. This error is common in various modules, particularly in Sales and Distribution (SD) and Materials Management (MM).
  Cause:
  The error is triggered when:
  
  A shipping point is not assigned in the relevant document (e.g., sales order, delivery, or purchase order).
  The system requires a shipping point for processing the transaction, but it is missing.
  The configuration settings in the system may not be correctly set up to default a shipping point.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check the Document: 
  
  Open the document (e.g., sales order or delivery) that triggered the error.
  Ensure that a shipping point is specified in the relevant field.
  
  
  
  Assign Shipping Point:
  
  If the shipping point is missing, you can manually enter a valid shipping point in the document.
  Ensure that the shipping point is valid and active in the system.
  
  
  
  Configuration Settings:
  
  If the shipping point should be automatically determined, check the configuration settings in the SAP system.
  Go to the configuration for shipping points (Transaction code: SPRO) and ensure that the shipping point determination is correctly set up based on the criteria (e.g., plant, sales organization, etc.).
  
  
  
  Master Data:
  
  Verify that the master data (e.g., customer master, material master) is correctly maintained and that the shipping point is assigned where necessary.
  Check if the shipping point is assigned to the relevant plant and sales organization.
  
  
  
  User Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to make changes to the shipping point in the document.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for more detailed guidance on shipping point determination and related settings.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  Use transaction codes like VA01 (Create Sales Order), VL01N (Create Outbound Delivery), or ME21N (Create Purchase Order) to check and enter shipping points.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: 
  
  Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to shipping point determination.
  
  
  
  Training and Support: 
  
  If you are unsure about the configuration or the process, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert.
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message "09249 Required entry for shipping point not made" and ensure that your transactions can be processed successfully.