How To Fix /SCWM/SHP_RCV237 - Vehicle <&1> not found; create new vehicle and TU data

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCWM/SHP_RCV -

• Message number: 237

• Message text: Vehicle <&1> not found; create new vehicle and TU data

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCWM/SHP_RCV237 - Vehicle <&1> not found; create new vehicle and TU data ?

  The SAP error message /SCWM/SHP_RCV237 indicates that the system cannot find the specified vehicle in the system. This typically occurs in the context of warehouse management and transportation management within the SAP Extended Warehouse Management (EWM) module. The error suggests that the vehicle you are trying to use for a transportation unit (TU) does not exist in the system, and you may need to create a new vehicle and associated transportation unit data.
  Cause:
  
  Vehicle Not Created: The vehicle you are trying to reference has not been created in the system.
  Incorrect Vehicle ID: The vehicle ID you are using may be incorrect or misspelled.
  Data Deletion: The vehicle data may have been deleted or archived.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the EWM or transportation management settings that prevent the vehicle from being recognized.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Create a New Vehicle:
  
  Navigate to the appropriate transaction in SAP to create a new vehicle. This is typically done in the EWM module.
  Ensure that you fill in all required fields, such as vehicle type, license plate number, and any other relevant details.
  
  
  
  Check Vehicle ID:
  
  Verify that the vehicle ID you are using is correct. Check for any typos or discrepancies in the ID.
  
  
  
  Review Existing Vehicles:
  
  Use the transaction code for vehicle management (e.g., /SCWM/VH) to check if the vehicle exists in the system.
  If the vehicle was deleted, you may need to recreate it.
  
  
  
  Consult Configuration:
  
  If you suspect configuration issues, consult with your SAP Basis or EWM configuration team to ensure that the vehicle management settings are correctly configured.
  
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to create or view vehicle data in the system.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as /SCWM/VH for vehicle management and /SCWM/TU for transportation unit management.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for Extended Warehouse Management for detailed steps on vehicle and transportation unit management.
  Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting the SAP Community for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message and successfully manage vehicle and transportation unit data in SAP EWM.