How To Fix M7879 - Assignment of combined shipping elements is not allowed

M7879 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: M7 - Inventory Management and Physical Inventory

• Message number: 879

• Message text: Assignment of combined shipping elements is not allowed

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message M7879 - Assignment of combined shipping elements is not allowed ?

  The SAP error message M7879, "Assignment of combined shipping elements is not allowed," typically occurs in the context of logistics and shipping processes within the SAP system. This error indicates that there is an issue with the assignment of shipping elements, such as shipping points, delivery routes, or transportation planning, particularly when dealing with combined shipping elements.
  
  Cause:
  The error can arise due to several reasons, including:
  
  
  Incompatible Shipping Elements: The shipping elements you are trying to combine may not be compatible with each other. For example, you might be trying to assign different shipping points or routes that cannot be combined due to configuration settings.
  
  
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the SAP system that restrict the combination of certain shipping elements. This could be due to settings in the transportation management module or shipping point configuration.
  
  
  Data Integrity Issues: There may be inconsistencies or errors in the master data related to