CVIV_VAL017 - Purchasing org &1: Mode of Trans. "&2" not in T618

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CVIV_VAL - Supplier (vendor) validations

• Message number: 017

• Message text: Purchasing org &1: Mode of Trans. "&2" not in T618

What causes this issue?

You cannot use value &V2& in the field Mode of Trans. (Mode of Transport
at the Border) (LFM1-EXPVZ) because it is not defined in customizing
table T618.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Option 1: Enter a value that is permitted according to customizing. In
transaction BP you can find the field on the tab Purchasing Data in the
section Additional Control Data.
Option 2: Change the customizing in view V_T618 (with transaction sm30).

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CVIV_VAL017 - Purchasing org &1: Mode of Trans. "&2" not in T618 ?

  The SAP error message CVIV_VAL017 indicates that there is an issue with the mode of transportation (Trans. Mode) specified for a purchasing organization in the system. This error typically arises when the mode of transportation you are trying to use is not defined in the T618 table, which is where SAP stores the valid modes of transportation.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Entry in T618: The mode of transportation you are trying to use (indicated by "&2" in the error message) is not present in the T618 table.
  Incorrect Configuration: The purchasing organization (indicated by "&1") may not be correctly configured to use the specified mode of transportation.
  Data Entry Error: There may be a typo or incorrect value entered for the mode of transportation in the purchasing document.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check T618 Table:
  
  Go to transaction code SE16 or SE16N.
  Enter the table name T618 and check if the mode of transportation you are trying to use is listed there.
  If it is not listed, you will need to add it.
  
  
  
  Add Mode of Transportation:
  
  If the mode of transportation is missing, you can add it by using transaction code SPRO.
  Navigate to Logistics > Materials Management > Purchasing > Purchase Order > Define Modes of Transport.
  Here, you can create a new entry for the mode of transportation.
  
  
  
  Verify Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the purchasing organization is correctly configured to use the mode of transportation.
  Check the settings in the relevant configuration areas to ensure that the mode of transport is assigned to the purchasing organization.
  
  
  
  Correct Data Entry:
  
  Review the purchasing document where the error occurred and ensure that the mode of transportation is entered correctly without any typos.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  T618 Table: This table contains the valid modes of transportation and their descriptions.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with transaction codes like SE16 (Data Browser), SPRO (Customizing), and ME21N (Create Purchase Order) for navigating and troubleshooting.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for more details on configuring purchasing organizations and modes of transportation.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the CVIV_VAL017 error and ensure that the mode of transportation is correctly set up in your SAP system.