How To Fix BORGR016 - The shipment type does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: BORGR - Messages Multi-Level Goods Receipt

• Message number: 016

• Message text: The shipment type does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message BORGR016 - The shipment type does not exist ?

  The SAP error message BORGR016 indicates that the shipment type you are trying to use does not exist in the system. This error typically occurs in the context of logistics and transportation management when working with shipment documents.
  Cause:
  
  Non-Existent Shipment Type: The shipment type you are trying to reference has not been defined in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: The shipment type may not be properly configured or activated in the system.
  Typographical Error: There may be a typo in the shipment type code you are entering.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the shipment type.
  Transport Layer Issues: If the system is part of a transport layer, the shipment type may not have been transported correctly.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Shipment Type Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings in SAP (Transaction Code: SPRO).
  Navigate to Logistics Execution > Transportation > Basic Transportation Functions > Define Shipment Types.
  Verify if the shipment type you are trying to use is listed. If not, you may need to create it.
  
  
  
  Create or Modify Shipment Type:
  
  If the shipment type does not exist, you can create a new one by following the configuration steps.
  Ensure that all necessary parameters and settings are correctly defined.
  
  
  
  Verify Input:
  
  Double-check the shipment type code you are entering for any typographical errors.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access and use the shipment type.
  
  
  
  Transport Issues:
  
  If the shipment type was recently created or modified, ensure that the changes have been transported correctly to the relevant system.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for additional guidance on shipment types and their configuration.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SPRO for configuration, VT01N for creating shipments, and VT02N for changing shipments.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to shipment types and the error message BORGR016.
  User Forums: Engage with SAP community forums or user groups for shared experiences and solutions related to this error.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the BORGR016 error and successfully work with shipment types in SAP.