How To Fix MW534 - Error determining shipping data (plant &, DC &, material &)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MW - Messages IS-R / Allocation Tables

• Message number: 534

• Message text: Error determining shipping data (plant &, DC &, material &)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MW534 - Error determining shipping data (plant &, DC &, material &) ?

  The SAP error message MW534, which states "Error determining shipping data (plant &, DC &, material &)," typically occurs during the process of shipping or delivery when the system is unable to retrieve the necessary shipping data for a specific plant, distribution center (DC), or material. This can happen for several reasons, and understanding the cause is crucial for resolving the issue.
  Causes of MW534 Error
  
  
  Missing or Incomplete Master Data:
  
  The material master data may not be fully maintained for the specific plant or distribution center.
  Shipping data in the material master (such as shipping point, loading group, etc.) may be missing.
  
  
  
  Incorrect Configuration:
  
  The shipping point may not be correctly assigned to the plant or distribution center.
  The configuration settings for shipping in the SAP system may not be set up correctly.
  
  
  
  Material Status:
  
  The material may be blocked for shipping or have a status that prevents it from being processed.
  
  
  
  Plant or Distribution Center Issues:
  
  The plant or distribution center may not be active or may have been deactivated in the system.
  
  
  
  Transport Layer Issues:
  
  There may be issues with the transport layer settings that affect shipping data determination.
  
  
  
  Solutions to MW534 Error
  
  
  Check Material Master Data:
  
  Go to the material master (transaction code MM03) and verify that all relevant shipping data is maintained for the material in the specific plant and distribution center.
  
  
  
  Verify Shipping Point Assignment:
  
  Check the assignment of the shipping point to the plant (transaction code OVX5) and ensure that it is correctly configured.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration Settings:
  
  Review the configuration settings for shipping in the SAP system (transaction code SPRO) to ensure that all necessary settings are correctly defined.
  
  
  
  Check Material Status:
  
  Ensure that the material is not blocked for shipping. You can check this in the material master or by using transaction code MM02.
  
  
  
  Validate Plant and Distribution Center:
  
  Confirm that the plant and distribution center are active and correctly set up in the system.
  
  
  
  Consult with SAP Basis or Technical Team:
  
  If the issue persists, it may be necessary to consult with your SAP Basis or technical team to investigate any underlying system issues or transport layer problems.
  
  
  
  Related Information
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  MM03: Display Material Master
  MM02: Change Material Master
  OVX5: Shipping Point Assignment
  SPRO: SAP Reference IMG (Implementation Guide)
  
  
  
  SAP Notes:
  
  Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to the MW534 error. You can search for relevant notes in the SAP Support Portal.
  
  
  
  Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation related to shipping and logistics execution for best practices and configuration guidelines.
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the MW534 error and implement the necessary solutions to resolve it.