How To Fix /SCF/CL_MESSAGES_SMI052 - Ship-from and ship-to locations are required

/SCF/CL_MESSAGES_SMI052 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCF/CL_MESSAGES_SMI -

• Message number: 052

• Message text: Ship-from and ship-to locations are required

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCF/CL_MESSAGES_SMI052 - Ship-from and ship-to locations are required ?

  The SAP error message /SCF/CL_MESSAGES_SMI052 Ship-from and ship-to locations are required typically occurs in the context of supply chain management, particularly when dealing with logistics and transportation processes. This error indicates that the system requires both the ship-from and ship-to locations to be specified for a particular transaction, such as a shipment or delivery.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Data: The most common cause of this error is that either the ship-from location (the location from which goods are being shipped) or the ship-to location (the destination of the goods) has not been provided in the relevant transaction.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the SAP system that require these fields to be mandatory, and if they are not filled out, the error will be triggered.
  Data Entry Errors: Sometimes, the data may be incorrectly entered or not saved properly, leading to missing information.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Transaction Data: Review the transaction (e.g., sales order, delivery, shipment) to