How To Fix /SCWM/SHP_RCV289 - Freight document data contains neither vehicle data nor TU data

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCWM/SHP_RCV -

• Message number: 289

• Message text: Freight document data contains neither vehicle data nor TU data

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCWM/SHP_RCV289 - Freight document data contains neither vehicle data nor TU data ?

  The SAP error message /SCWM/SHP_RCV289 indicates that the freight document data does not contain either vehicle data or transportation unit (TU) data. This error typically occurs in the context of the SAP Extended Warehouse Management (EWM) module when processing freight documents related to inbound or outbound deliveries.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Data: The freight document is expected to have either vehicle data (information about the vehicle transporting the goods) or transportation unit data (details about the specific unit used for transporting the goods). If both are missing, this error will be triggered.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the EWM system that are not set up correctly, leading to the absence of required data.
  Data Entry Errors: During the creation or processing of the freight document, the necessary data may not have been entered or may have been incorrectly entered.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Freight Document: Review the freight document in question to ensure that either vehicle data or TU data is populated. You can do this by navigating to the relevant transaction in SAP EWM and checking the details of the freight document.
  Enter Missing Data: If you find that the required data is missing, you should enter the appropriate vehicle or TU data. This can typically be done in the freight document maintenance screen.
  Review Configuration: If the issue persists, check the configuration settings in the EWM system to ensure that the system is set up to require or allow vehicle and TU data as needed. This may involve consulting with your SAP Basis or EWM configuration team.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for more detailed guidance on freight document processing and the required data fields.
  Testing: After making the necessary changes, test the process again to ensure that the error does not reoccur.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes in EWM, such as /SCWM/PRDO for processing freight documents.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message, as they may provide additional insights or patches that address known issues.
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that the user processing the freight document has the necessary authorizations to view and edit vehicle and TU data.
  Training and Documentation: Consider providing training for users involved in freight document processing to minimize data entry errors in the future.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and ensure that your freight documents are processed correctly in SAP EWM.