How To Fix MW696 - There are no shipping points for the selection entries

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 696

• Message text: There are no shipping points for the selection entries

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MW696 - There are no shipping points for the selection entries ?

  The SAP error message MW696 ("There are no shipping points for the selection entries") typically occurs when the system is unable to find a valid shipping point for the materials or orders you are trying to process. This can happen in various scenarios, such as during the creation of delivery documents, sales orders, or when trying to perform goods movements.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Shipping Points: The most common cause is that there are no shipping points defined for the selected plant or storage location in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: The shipping point may not be properly configured in the system, or the configuration may not match the criteria of the selection entries.
  Material Master Data Issues: The material master data may not have the necessary shipping point information or may not be set up correctly for the relevant plant.
  Sales Area Configuration: If you are working with sales orders, the sales area may not be correctly defined or linked to the shipping point.
  Plant/Storage Location Issues: The plant or storage location associated with the order may not have any shipping points assigned.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Shipping Point Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code SPRO and navigate to the relevant configuration settings for shipping points.
  Ensure that shipping points are defined for the relevant plants and storage locations.
  
  
  
  Verify Material Master Data:
  
  Use transaction code MM03 to check the material master data for the relevant materials.
  Ensure that the shipping point is correctly assigned in the sales view or plant data view.
  
  
  
  Check Sales Area Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the sales area (Sales Organization, Distribution Channel, Division) is correctly set up and linked to the shipping point.
  Use transaction code OVX5 to check the shipping point assignment to the sales area.
  
  
  
  Review Plant and Storage Location:
  
  Check if the plant and storage location are correctly assigned in the order or delivery document.
  Ensure that the shipping point is assigned to the plant and storage location in the configuration.
  
  
  
  Use Transaction Code OVL2:
  
  You can use transaction code OVL2 to check the shipping point determination settings and ensure that the criteria are correctly set.
  
  
  
  Test with Different Selection Entries:
  
  If possible, try using different selection entries to see if the issue persists. This can help identify if the problem is specific to certain materials or orders.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to shipping point determination and configuration for more detailed guidance.
  User Forums: Consider checking SAP community forums or user groups for similar issues and solutions shared by other users.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue causing the MW696 error message in SAP.