How To Fix OE731 - Vehicle & in Shipment & don't match the maintained Vehicle assignment

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 731

• Message text: Vehicle & in Shipment & don't match the maintained Vehicle assignment

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message OE731 - Vehicle & in Shipment & don't match the maintained Vehicle assignment ?

  The SAP error message OE731 indicates that there is a mismatch between the vehicle assigned to a shipment and the vehicle that is maintained in the system for that shipment. This error typically occurs in the context of logistics and transportation management within SAP, particularly when dealing with shipments and vehicle assignments.
  Cause:
  
  Vehicle Assignment Mismatch: The vehicle that is being used in the shipment does not match the vehicle that has been assigned or maintained in the system for that specific shipment.
  Incorrect Data Entry: There may be a data entry error where the wrong vehicle was assigned to the shipment.
  Changes in Vehicle Master Data: If the vehicle master data has been changed after the shipment was created, it may lead to inconsistencies.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the transportation management settings that lead to this error.
  
  Solution:
  
  Verify Vehicle Assignment: Check the vehicle assignment in the shipment document and ensure that it matches the vehicle that is supposed to be used.
  Update Shipment Data: If the vehicle assignment is incorrect, update the shipment with the correct vehicle information.
  Check Vehicle Master Data: Review the vehicle master data to ensure that it is correctly maintained and that there are no discrepancies.
  Recreate Shipment: In some cases, it may be necessary to delete the existing shipment and recreate it with the correct vehicle assignment.
  Consult Configuration Settings: If the issue persists, consult with your SAP configuration team to ensure that the transportation management settings are correctly configured.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes such as VT01N (Create Shipment) or VT02N (Change Shipment) to manage shipments.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation for transportation management for detailed guidance on vehicle assignments and shipment processing.
  User Roles: Ensure that the user has the necessary permissions to make changes to shipments and vehicle assignments.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the OE731 error and ensure that your vehicle assignments in shipments are correctly maintained.