How To Fix EDOCUMENT_IN_EWB056 - Vehicle number is mandatory for Transport Mode'1'(Road)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EDOCUMENT_IN_EWB - eDocument Inda eWay Bill

• Message number: 056

• Message text: Vehicle number is mandatory for Transport Mode'1'(Road)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EDOCUMENT_IN_EWB056 - Vehicle number is mandatory for Transport Mode'1'(Road) ?

  The SAP error message EDOCUMENT_IN_EWB056 indicates that a vehicle number is required when the transport mode is set to '1' (which corresponds to Road transport) in the Electronic Waybill (EWB) process. This error typically occurs in the context of logistics and transportation management within SAP, particularly when dealing with compliance for e-way bills in countries like India.
  Cause:
  The error arises when:
  
  The transport mode is set to '1' (Road) in the EWB document.
  The vehicle number field is left blank or not populated in the relevant document.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to ensure that the vehicle number is provided when the transport mode is set to '1'. Here are the steps to do this:
  
  
  Access the EWB Document: Go to the transaction where you are creating or editing the EWB document (e.g., using transaction code EWB or VL02N for delivery).
  
  
  Check Transport Mode: Verify that the transport mode is indeed set to '1' (Road).
  
  
  Enter Vehicle Number: Locate the field for the vehicle number in the EWB document. Enter the appropriate vehicle number that will be used for the transport.
  
  
  Save the Document: After entering the vehicle number, save the document to ensure that the changes are applied.
  
  
  Reprocess the EWB: If necessary, reprocess the EWB to ensure that it is correctly generated with the vehicle number included.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  E-Way Bill Compliance: The requirement for a vehicle number is part of compliance with e-way bill regulations, which are mandatory for the movement of goods in certain jurisdictions.
  Transport Management: Ensure that your transport management settings in SAP are correctly configured to handle vehicle details and transport modes.
  User Roles and Authorizations: Make sure that the user creating or editing the EWB has the necessary authorizations to enter vehicle details.
  SAP Notes and Documentation: Check for any relevant SAP Notes or documentation that may provide additional insights or updates regarding this error message.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and successfully process the EWB with the required vehicle information.