How To Fix ME393 - No shipping data could be found for item &

ME393 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ME - Purchasing: General Messages

• Message number: 393

• Message text: No shipping data could be found for item &

What causes this issue?

The system attempted to determine certain shipping data for returns item
&V1& (e.g. the responsible sales organization and the shipping point).
However, the system was not able to find the relevant information.
Possible reasons:
The supplier's customer number does not exist
The material master record does not exist or has been flagged for
deletion
The data on the
<DS:GLOS.3526C7F3AFAB52B9E10000009B38F974>sales organization</>, the
<DS:GLOS.3526C803AFAB52B9E10000009B38F974>distribution channel</> or
the
<DS:GLOS.3526C7E1AFAB52B9E10000009B38F974>division</> is missing for
the plant
a
<DS:GLOS.3526C7FEAFAB52B9E10000009B38F974>shipping point</> could not
be determined

How to fix this error?

INCLUDE NA_T160M LANGUAGE EN
If necessary, check the settings for the plant in Customizing for
Logistics (General).

Procedure for System Administrators

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

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ME393 - No shipping data could be found for item & ?

  The SAP error message ME393 ("No shipping data could be found for item &") typically occurs in the context of logistics and procurement processes, particularly when dealing with purchase orders or delivery documents. This error indicates that the system could not find any shipping data related to a specific item in the document.
  Causes of ME393
  
  
  Missing Shipping Data: The most common cause is that the shipping data for the specified item has not been maintained or is incomplete in the system.
  
  
  Incorrect Document Status: The document (e.g., purchase order, delivery) may not be in a status that allows for shipping data to be processed.
  
  
  Data Synchronization Issues: There may be issues with data synchronization between different modules (e.g., MM, SD) or between different systems (e.g., between SAP and external systems).
  
  
  Item Not Relevant for Shipping: The item in question may not be set up to have shipping data, either due to its material type