How To Fix CRM_SHIPPING_MD406 - The incoterm &1 does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CRM_SHIPPING_MD - Messages for Shipping Set

• Message number: 406

• Message text: The incoterm &1 does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CRM_SHIPPING_MD406 - The incoterm &1 does not exist ?

  The SAP error message CRM_SHIPPING_MD406 indicates that the specified incoterm does not exist in the system. Incoterms (International Commercial Terms) are standardized trade terms that define the responsibilities of buyers and sellers in international transactions, including who is responsible for shipping, insurance, and tariffs.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Incoterm: The incoterm specified in the transaction does not exist in the SAP system.
  Incorrect Configuration: The incoterm may not have been properly configured or activated in the system.
  Typographical Error: There may be a typo in the incoterm code entered in the transaction.
  Data Migration Issues: If data was migrated from another system, the incoterm may not have been included in the migration.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Incoterm Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code OVI1 (or use the relevant path in your SAP version) to check the configuration of incoterms.
  Ensure that the incoterm you are trying to use is listed and correctly configured.
  
  
  
  Create or Update Incoterm:
  
  If the incoterm does not exist, you can create it using transaction code OVI1.
  Fill in the necessary details such as the incoterm code, description, and any other relevant information.
  
  
  
  Verify Input:
  
  Double-check the input for any typographical errors. Ensure that the incoterm code is entered correctly in the transaction.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review the SAP documentation or help files for guidance on incoterms and their configuration.
  
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to view or create incoterms in the system.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting SAP Notes for any known issues related to this error.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  OVI1: Maintain Incoterms
  OVI2: Change Incoterms
  OVI3: Display Incoterms
  
  
  
  SAP Documentation: Refer to the SAP Help Portal for detailed information on configuring and using incoterms in SAP.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that may address specific issues related to incoterms.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message CRM_SHIPPING_MD406 and ensure that the correct incoterms are available for your transactions.