How To Fix OE894 - Shipment & not created. Previous documents ended with errors.

OE894 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 894

• Message text: Shipment & not created. Previous documents ended with errors.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message OE894 - Shipment & not created. Previous documents ended with errors. ?

  The SAP error message OE894 ("Shipment & not created. Previous documents ended with errors.") typically indicates that there are issues with preceding documents in the logistics process that prevent the creation of a shipment. This error can arise in various scenarios, such as during the shipment creation process in the Sales and Distribution (SD) module or the Logistics Execution (LE) module.
  Causes:
  
  Incomplete or Incorrect Data: The preceding documents (like sales orders, delivery documents, etc.) may have missing or incorrect data that needs to be corrected before a shipment can be created.
  Status Issues: The previous documents may be in a status that does not allow for shipment creation (e.g., they may be blocked or not fully processed).
  Document Flow Errors: There may be inconsistencies in the document flow, such as missing links between sales orders, deliveries, and shipments.
  Custom Validation Rules: Custom validations or enhancements in the system may be preventing the shipment from