How To Fix ME391 - No shipping processing defined for supplier &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ME - Purchasing: General Messages

• Message number: 391

• Message text: No shipping processing defined for supplier &1

What causes this issue?

Supplier &V1& is not defined for returns processing via Shipping.

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?

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If appropriate, set the "Returns with shipping" indicator in the
supplier master record.
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Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ME391 - No shipping processing defined for supplier &1 ?

  The SAP error message ME391 ("No shipping processing defined for supplier &1") typically occurs in the context of procurement and logistics when the system cannot find the necessary shipping processing information for a specific supplier. This can happen during the creation of purchase orders or when trying to process goods receipts.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Shipping Information: The supplier master data may not have the necessary shipping information defined.
  Incorrect Vendor Configuration: The vendor may not be set up correctly in the system, particularly in relation to shipping and logistics.
  Purchasing Organization Settings: The purchasing organization may not have the correct settings or configurations for the supplier.
  Inconsistent Data: There may be inconsistencies in the data between the vendor master and the purchasing info records.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Vendor Master Data:
  
  Go to the vendor master data (transaction code XK03 or MK03).
  Verify that the shipping information is correctly maintained for the vendor in the relevant purchasing organization.
  
  
  
  Maintain Shipping Data:
  
  If shipping data is missing, you can maintain it by using transaction code XK02 or MK02 to update the vendor master record.
  Ensure that the shipping conditions, shipping point, and other relevant details are filled in.
  
  
  
  Review Purchasing Info Records:
  
  Check the purchasing info records (transaction code ME11 or ME12) for the specific vendor and material combination.
  Ensure that the shipping information is correctly defined.
  
  
  
  Check Purchasing Organization Settings:
  
  Ensure that the purchasing organization is correctly configured to handle shipping for the vendor.
  Review the settings in the configuration (transaction code SPRO) under the relevant purchasing and logistics sections.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If the issue persists, consult SAP documentation or reach out to your SAP support team for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  XK03 / MK03: Display Vendor Master
  XK02 / MK02: Change Vendor Master
  ME11 / ME12: Create/Change Purchasing Info Record
  ME21N: Create Purchase Order
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address specific issues related to this error message.
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to view and edit vendor master data.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the ME391 error and ensure that the necessary shipping processing is defined for the supplier in question.