How To Fix O8550 - No std. shipment type assigned to TD shipment type. No DG check possible

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: O8 - IS-Oil: TD Transportation and Distribution

• Message number: 550

• Message text: No std. shipment type assigned to TD shipment type. No DG check possible

What causes this issue?

There is no standard shipment type assigned to the TD shipment type, or
you want to change a shipment that was created before you assigned a
core shipment type to the TD shipment type.
Field C_SHTYP in table OIGS is empty.

System Response

The system cannot perform a dangerous goods check for this shipment.

How to fix this error?

Create a new shipment or abandon the dangerous goods check.

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.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message O8550 - No std. shipment type assigned to TD shipment type. No DG check possible ?

  The SAP error message O8550, which states "No std. shipment type assigned to TD shipment type. No DG check possible," typically occurs in the context of transportation management within SAP. This error indicates that there is no standard shipment type assigned to the transportation document (TD) shipment type, which is necessary for performing dangerous goods (DG) checks.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The primary cause of this error is that the system does not have a standard shipment type configured for the specific transportation document shipment type you are trying to use.
  Incorrect Assignment: The shipment type may not be correctly assigned in the configuration settings, leading to the inability to perform the necessary checks for dangerous goods.
  Transport Management Settings: The settings in the Transportation Management module may not be properly set up to handle dangerous goods.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Shipment Type Configuration:
  
  Go to the SAP Customizing Implementation Guide (IMG) and navigate to the following path:
  Logistics Execution -> Transportation -> Basic Transportation Functions -> Shipment -> Define Shipment Types
  
  Ensure that the shipment type you are using is correctly defined and that a standard shipment type is assigned to it.
  
  
  
  Assign Standard Shipment Type:
  
  If there is no standard shipment type assigned, you will need to create or assign one. This can be done in the same configuration area mentioned above.
  Make sure to link the standard shipment type to the relevant transportation document shipment type.
  
  
  
  Check Dangerous Goods Settings:
  
  Ensure that the dangerous goods settings are correctly configured in the system. This includes checking the dangerous goods master data and ensuring that the relevant checks are enabled for the shipment type.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the process again to ensure that the error no longer occurs and that the dangerous goods checks can be performed successfully.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed guidance on configuring shipment types and dangerous goods management.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SPRO for configuration and VT01N for creating shipments.
  User Exits and BAdIs: If custom logic is involved, check for any user exits or Business Add-Ins (BAdIs) that might affect the shipment type assignment.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP Basis or functional team for further investigation, as there may be additional underlying issues or customizations affecting the standard behavior.