How To Fix ARBS4_MESSAGES012 - Address not found for shipping point in Delivery Document &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ARBS4_MESSAGES - Messages for Ariba Integration (Generic)

• Message number: 012

• Message text: Address not found for shipping point in Delivery Document &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ARBS4_MESSAGES012 - Address not found for shipping point in Delivery Document &1 ?

  The SAP error message ARBS4_MESSAGES012 indicates that the system could not find an address for the specified shipping point in the delivery document. This can occur during the processing of a delivery document when the system attempts to retrieve the address information associated with the shipping point but fails to do so.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Address Data: The shipping point may not have an address assigned in the system.
  Incorrect Shipping Point: The shipping point specified in the delivery document may be incorrect or not properly configured.
  Master Data Issues: There may be issues with the master data related to the shipping point, such as missing or incomplete entries in the relevant tables.
  Configuration Issues: The configuration settings for the shipping point in the system may not be set up correctly.
  Transport Layer Issues: If the delivery is being processed across different systems (e.g., in a landscape with multiple SAP systems), there may be issues with data transport.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Shipping Point Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code SPRO and navigate to the relevant configuration settings for shipping points. Ensure that the shipping point is correctly configured and has an address assigned.
  
  
  
  Maintain Address for Shipping Point:
  
  Use transaction code OVX5 to maintain the address for the shipping point. Ensure that the address details are complete and accurate.
  
  
  
  Verify Delivery Document:
  
  Check the delivery document in question (using transaction code VL03N) to ensure that the shipping point is correctly specified and that there are no errors in the document.
  
  
  
  Check Master Data:
  
  Verify the master data for the shipping point. Ensure that the relevant data (such as plant, storage location, etc.) is correctly maintained.
  
  
  
  Transport Layer Check:
  
  If applicable, check if there are any issues with data transport between systems. Ensure that the necessary data has been transported correctly.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error message or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SPRO: Customizing settings
  OVX5: Maintain shipping point addresses
  VL03N: Display delivery document
  
  
  Tables: 
  
  T001W: Plant data
  T001: Company code data
  T005: Address data
  
  
  SAP Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on shipping point configuration and address maintenance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue related to the error message ARBS4_MESSAGES012.