How To Fix SCFC_SDPROXY078 - Document & item &, find shipping point: Cannot be determined

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SCFC_SDPROXY - Messages - Proxy FC - R/3 SD, LE

• Message number: 078

• Message text: Document & item &, find shipping point: Cannot be determined

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SCFC_SDPROXY078 - Document & item &, find shipping point: Cannot be determined ?

  The SAP error message SCFC_SDPROXY078, which states "Document & item &, find shipping point: Cannot be determined," typically occurs in the context of sales and distribution processes when the system is unable to determine the shipping point for a sales document or item. This can happen for various reasons, and understanding the cause is essential for resolving the issue.
  Causes:
  
  
  Missing or Incorrect Master Data:
  
  The shipping point may not be properly defined in the master data for the material, customer, or plant.
  The material master may not have a shipping point assigned.
  
  
  
  Plant and Storage Location Issues:
  
  The plant or storage location associated with the sales order may not be set up correctly.
  The shipping point may not be assigned to the plant in the configuration.
  
  
  
  Shipping Point Determination Configuration:
  
  The configuration for shipping point determination may be incomplete or incorrect. This includes settings in the customizing (SPRO) related to shipping point determination.
  
  
  
  Sales Document Type:
  
  The sales document type being used may not be configured to allow for shipping point determination.
  
  
  
  Delivery and Transportation Settings:
  
  Issues with delivery or transportation settings can also lead to this error, especially if the system cannot find a valid route or transportation zone.
  
  
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Master Data:
  
  Verify that the material master has the correct shipping point assigned.
  Ensure that the customer master data is complete and correctly configured.
  
  
  
  Review Plant and Storage Location:
  
  Check if the plant and storage location are correctly set up and linked to the shipping point.
  
  
  
  Configuration Review:
  
  Go to SPRO and check the configuration for shipping point determination. Ensure that all necessary settings are in place, including:
  
  Shipping point determination based on plant, shipping conditions, and loading group.
  Ensure that the shipping point is assigned to the relevant plant.
  
  
  
  
  
  Sales Document Type Settings:
  
  Review the settings for the sales document type being used to ensure it allows for shipping point determination.
  
  
  
  Test with Different Scenarios:
  
  If possible, try creating a sales order with different materials or customers to see if the issue persists. This can help isolate the problem.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like MM03 (Material Master), VD03 (Customer Master), and SPRO (Customizing) to check and modify the relevant data.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation for shipping point determination and sales order processing for more detailed guidance.
  Support: If the issue persists after checking the above areas, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the SCFC_SDPROXY078 error and implement the necessary solutions to resolve it.