How To Fix /SEHS/BA_MISC2717 - You must maintain the "Shipment permitted" field

/SEHS/BA_MISC2717 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SEHS/BA_MISC2 -

• Message number: 717

• Message text: You must maintain the "Shipment permitted" field

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/SEHS/BA_MISC2717 - Details

• The SAP error message /SEHS/BA_MISC2717 indicates that the "Shipment permitted" field must be maintained in the context of a specific business process, likely related to logistics or shipment processing in the SAP system. This error typically arises when trying to perform actions related to shipments, deliveries, or transportation management without the necessary configuration or data in place.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The "Shipment permitted" field may not be set for the relevant shipment or delivery document. This could be due to missing settings in the configuration of the shipment process.
  Incomplete Master Data: The master data for the materials, customers, or vendors involved in the shipment may not have the necessary settings to allow for shipment.
  Business Rules: There may be specific business rules or conditions that prevent the shipment from being processed, which require the "Shipment permitted" field to be explicitly set.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Shipment Document: Review the shipment or delivery document in question and ensure