How To Fix /SCF/CL_MESSAGES_ASN212 - Enter a ship-from location

/SCF/CL_MESSAGES_ASN212 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCF/CL_MESSAGES_ASN -

• Message number: 212

• Message text: Enter a ship-from location

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCF/CL_MESSAGES_ASN212 - Enter a ship-from location ?

  The SAP error message /SCF/CL_MESSAGES_ASN212 indicates that a ship-from location is required but has not been provided in the context of an Advanced Shipping Notification (ASN) or related logistics processes. This error typically occurs in scenarios where the system expects a specific location from which goods are being shipped, but that information is missing.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Ship-From Location: The most common cause is that the ship-from location field is either blank or not populated in the relevant document (e.g., ASN, delivery, or shipment).
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the system that require a ship-from location to be specified for certain processes.
  Data Entry Errors: Users may have overlooked entering the ship-from location during data entry.
  Master Data Issues: The master data for the materials or vendors may not be set up correctly, leading to the absence of a ship-from location.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Enter Ship-From Location: 
  
  Navigate to the relevant document (e.g., ASN, delivery) and ensure