How To Fix ARBERP_CFG_SD008 - Please enter correct shipping point

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ARBERP_CFG_SD - Message class for ARBERP_CFG_SD Customizing Views

• Message number: 008

• Message text: Please enter correct shipping point

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ARBERP_CFG_SD008 - Please enter correct shipping point ?

  The SAP error message ARBERP_CFG_SD008, which states "Please enter correct shipping point," typically occurs in the Sales and Distribution (SD) module when the system cannot find a valid shipping point for the sales order or delivery document being processed. This can happen for several reasons, and here are some common causes, solutions, and related information:
  Causes:
  
  Invalid Shipping Point: The shipping point entered does not exist in the system or is not configured correctly.
  Master Data Issues: The customer master or material master may not have the correct shipping point assigned.
  Plant Configuration: The shipping point may not be assigned to the plant associated with the sales order or delivery.
  Sales Area Configuration: The sales area (sales organization, distribution channel, division) may not be properly configured to use the shipping point.
  User Authorization: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the shipping point.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Shipping Point Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code SPRO and navigate to the configuration for shipping points. Ensure that the shipping point is correctly defined and active.
  Verify that the shipping point is assigned to the relevant plant.
  
  
  
  Verify Master Data:
  
  Check the customer master data (transaction code VD03 for display) to ensure that the shipping point is correctly assigned.
  Check the material master data (transaction code MM03 for display) to ensure that the shipping point is correctly assigned.
  
  
  
  Check Sales Area Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the sales area is correctly configured to use the shipping point. This can be checked in the configuration settings for sales and distribution.
  
  
  
  Review User Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access and use the shipping point. This can be checked with the security team or by reviewing the user roles.
  
  
  
  Use Transaction Codes:
  
  Use transaction codes like OVL2 to check the shipping point assignment to the plant and OVL3 to check the shipping point assignment to the sales area.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on shipping point configuration and related settings.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to shipping points and error messages.
  Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP SD expert for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue related to the ARBERP_CFG_SD008 error message.