How To Fix OE711 - Vehicle has to be maintained for shipments to be created

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: OE - IS-Oil: ITA/TPI messages

• Message number: 711

• Message text: Vehicle has to be maintained for shipments to be created

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message OE711 - Vehicle has to be maintained for shipments to be created ?

  The SAP error message OE711 ("Vehicle has to be maintained for shipments to be created") typically occurs in the context of logistics and transportation management within SAP. This error indicates that a vehicle has not been assigned or maintained properly in the system, which is necessary for creating shipments.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Vehicle Assignment: The vehicle that is supposed to be used for the shipment has not been assigned in the system.
  Vehicle Master Data: The vehicle master data may not be properly maintained or may be incomplete.
  Transportation Planning: The transportation planning process may not have been completed correctly, leading to the absence of vehicle information.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the Transportation Management module that prevent the system from recognizing the vehicle.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Vehicle Assignment:
  
  Navigate to the relevant transaction (e.g., transaction code VT01N for creating shipments).
  Ensure that a vehicle is assigned to the shipment. If not, assign a valid vehicle.
  
  
  
  Maintain Vehicle Master Data:
  
  Go to the vehicle master data (transaction code OVT0 or similar).
  Ensure that all required fields are filled out correctly, including vehicle type, capacity, and availability.
  
  
  
  Review Transportation Planning:
  
  Check the transportation planning documents to ensure that the vehicle has been assigned correctly during the planning phase.
  If necessary, re-plan the transportation to include the vehicle.
  
  
  
  Configuration Check:
  
  Consult with your SAP configuration team to ensure that the Transportation Management settings are correctly configured to allow for vehicle assignments.
  Verify that the necessary customizing settings for vehicles and shipments are in place.
  
  
  
  User Authorization:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to create shipments and manage vehicle assignments.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for Transportation Management for detailed guidance on vehicle management and shipment creation.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as VT01N (Create Shipment), VT02N (Change Shipment), and OVT0 (Maintain Vehicle Master Data).
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to this error message.
  Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with SAP experts for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the OE711 error and successfully create shipments in SAP.