How To Fix /SCF/CL_MESSAGES_ASN229 - Enter a means of transport to calculate ETA based on the ship date

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCF/CL_MESSAGES_ASN -

• Message number: 229

• Message text: Enter a means of transport to calculate ETA based on the ship date

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCF/CL_MESSAGES_ASN229 - Enter a means of transport to calculate ETA based on the ship date ?

  The SAP error message /SCF/CL_MESSAGES_ASN229 indicates that a means of transport has not been specified in the system, which is necessary for calculating the Estimated Time of Arrival (ETA) based on the shipping date. This error typically occurs in the context of logistics and supply chain management, particularly when dealing with Advanced Shipping Notifications (ASN) or transportation management.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Transport Information: The means of transport (e.g., truck, ship, airplane) has not been entered in the relevant document or transaction.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the SAP system that require a means of transport to be defined for certain processes.
  Data Entry Error: The user may have overlooked entering the transport details during the creation or modification of the shipping document.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Enter Means of Transport:
  
  Navigate to the relevant transaction where the error occurred (e.g., ASN creation or shipment creation).
  Look for a field labeled "Means of Transport" or similar.
  Enter the appropriate means of transport (e.g., truck, ship, etc.) that will be used for the shipment.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  If the means of transport is consistently missing, check the configuration settings in the SAP system.
  Ensure that the system is set up to require or suggest a means of transport for the relevant shipping processes.
  
  
  
  Review User Training:
  
  Ensure that users are trained on the importance of entering transport details and how to do so correctly in the system.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on entering transport information in the context of your business processes.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Depending on your SAP version, you may be using transaction codes like VL01N (Create Outbound Delivery), VL02N (Change Outbound Delivery), or others related to shipping and logistics.
  Customizing Settings: You may need to check the customizing settings in SPRO under Logistics Execution to ensure that the means of transport is properly configured.
  Integration with Other Modules: The means of transport may also be linked to other modules such as Sales and Distribution (SD) or Materials Management (MM), so ensure that all relevant data is consistent across modules.
  
  By addressing the missing means of transport and ensuring proper configuration and user training, you should be able to resolve the error and successfully calculate the ETA based on the ship date.