How To Fix V6526 - Shipping material type & in shipping unit & does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: V6 - Interface to External Transportation Systems

• Message number: 526

• Message text: Shipping material type & in shipping unit & does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message V6526 - Shipping material type & in shipping unit & does not exist ?

  The SAP error message V6526 indicates that there is an issue with the shipping material type in the context of a shipping unit. This error typically arises when the system cannot find the specified shipping material type for the shipping unit you are trying to process. Here’s a breakdown of the cause, potential solutions, and related information:
  Cause:
  
  Missing Material Type: The specified shipping material type does not exist in the system. This could be due to incorrect configuration or data entry.
  Incorrect Configuration: The shipping unit may not be properly configured to recognize the material type.
  Master Data Issues: The material master data for the shipping material type may be incomplete or incorrectly set up.
  Transport Layer Issues: If the system is part of a transport layer, the necessary configurations or data may not have been transported correctly.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Material Type Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings in SAP (Transaction Code: SPRO).
  Navigate to the relevant area for shipping and check if the material type is defined correctly.
  Ensure that the shipping material type is active and properly configured.
  
  
  
  Verify Material Master Data:
  
  Use Transaction Code: MM03 to check the material master data for the shipping material type.
  Ensure that all necessary views (especially the sales and distribution views) are maintained correctly.
  
  
  
  Check Shipping Unit Configuration:
  
  Review the configuration for the shipping unit in the system to ensure it is set up to recognize the specified material type.
  Ensure that the shipping unit is linked to the correct shipping material type.
  
  
  
  Transport Issues:
  
  If the issue arose after a transport, check if the transport included all necessary configurations and data.
  If not, you may need to re-transport the missing configurations or data.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help resources for any specific notes related to the error message V6526.
  Check SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal for any known issues or patches related to this error.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SPRO (Customizing)
  MM03 (Display Material)
  VL01N (Create Outbound Delivery)
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that may address this specific error message.
  
  
  User Forums: Consider checking SAP community forums or user groups for similar issues and solutions shared by other users.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue related to the SAP error message V6526.