How To Fix LMD_ROUTE_HUB018 - Departure shipping point is missing.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: LMD_ROUTE_HUB - Route Hub Messages

• Message number: 018

• Message text: Departure shipping point is missing.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message LMD_ROUTE_HUB018 - Departure shipping point is missing. ?

  The SAP error message LMD_ROUTE_HUB018 indicates that the departure shipping point is missing in the context of logistics and transportation management. This error typically arises when trying to create or process a transportation order, shipment, or delivery, and the system cannot find the necessary shipping point information.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The shipping point may not be configured correctly in the system.
  Master Data Issues: The relevant master data (such as material master, customer master, or vendor master) may not have the shipping point assigned.
  Incomplete Data Entry: During the creation of a transportation order or delivery, the shipping point field may have been left blank.
  Route Determination Issues: The route determination process may not have been able to find a valid shipping point based on the provided data.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Master Data:
  
  Ensure that the shipping point is correctly defined in the relevant master data records (material, customer, vendor).
  Verify that the shipping point is assigned to the plant and that the plant is correctly assigned to the relevant transportation lanes.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration settings for shipping points in the SAP system. Ensure that the shipping point is active and properly set up in the system.
  Navigate to the configuration settings in SPRO (SAP Reference IMG) under Logistics Execution > Shipping > Basic Shipping Functions > Define Shipping Points.
  
  
  
  Input Data:
  
  When creating a transportation order or delivery, ensure that the shipping point field is filled in correctly.
  If the shipping point is determined automatically, check the route determination settings to ensure that the system can find a valid shipping point based on the input data.
  
  
  
  Test Route Determination:
  
  Use transaction codes like VT01N (Create Shipment) or VT02N (Change Shipment) to test the route determination process and see if the shipping point can be determined correctly.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help resources for additional guidance on shipping point configuration and troubleshooting.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as OVL2 (Define Shipping Points), OVL3 (Display Shipping Points), and VT01N/VT02N for transportation management.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message for specific patches or updates that may address known issues.
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access and modify shipping point data.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement the appropriate solution to resolve it.