How To Fix BORGR189 - Shipment type &1 for shipment with missing inbound deliveries not allowed

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 189

• Message text: Shipment type &1 for shipment with missing inbound deliveries not allowed

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message BORGR189 - Shipment type &1 for shipment with missing inbound deliveries not allowed ?

  The SAP error message BORGR189 indicates that a specific shipment type is not allowed for shipments that are missing inbound deliveries. This error typically arises in the context of logistics and transportation management within SAP, particularly when dealing with shipments that are expected to have associated inbound deliveries.
  Cause:
  The error occurs when:
  
  A shipment is created or processed for a shipment type that has been configured to require inbound deliveries.
  The shipment in question does not have any associated inbound deliveries, which violates the configuration rules for that shipment type.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Shipment Type Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for shipment types in SAP (Transaction code: SPRO).
  Navigate to the relevant path: Logistics Execution > Transportation > Shipment > Define Shipment Types.
  Review the settings for the shipment type in question and ensure that it is configured correctly to allow for shipments without inbound deliveries if that is your business requirement.
  
  
  
  Create Inbound Deliveries:
  
  If the shipment type is correctly configured but you still encounter the error, ensure that the necessary inbound deliveries are created and linked to the shipment.
  You can create inbound deliveries using the transaction code VL31N (Create Inbound Delivery).
  
  
  
  Adjust Shipment Type:
  
  If the shipment type should allow shipments without inbound deliveries, you may need to adjust the configuration to remove the restriction.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or consult with your SAP support team for specific details related to your system configuration and business processes.
  
  
  
  Check for User Exits or Enhancements:
  
  If there are any custom developments or user exits that might be enforcing this restriction, review them to see if they need to be adjusted.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SPRO: Access to configuration settings.
  VL31N: Create inbound delivery.
  VT01N: Create shipment.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional context.
  
  
  Documentation: Review the SAP Help Portal for detailed information on shipment processing and configuration.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it. If the issue persists, consider reaching out to your SAP support team for further assistance.