How To Fix V6561 - Enter a forwarding agent

V6561 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: V6 - Interface to External Transportation Systems

• Message number: 561

• Message text: Enter a forwarding agent

What causes this issue?

You have not entered a forwarding agent as the ship-to party for the
freight planning request.

System Response

This program cannot be continued without this entry.

How to fix this error?

Enter a forwarding agent. If necessary, use the F4 help. Start the
function once again.

Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message V6561 - Enter a forwarding agent ?

  The SAP error message V6561, which states "Enter a forwarding agent," typically occurs in the context of logistics and transportation management within the SAP system. This error indicates that the system requires a forwarding agent to be specified for a particular transaction, such as a shipment or delivery.
  
  Cause:
  The error is triggered when:
  
  A forwarding agent has not been assigned to the shipment or delivery document.
  The forwarding agent field is mandatory in the configuration of the document type you are working with.
  The relevant master data (like customer or vendor) does not have a forwarding agent assigned.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the V6561 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Document Entry:
  
  Go to the transaction where the error occurred (e.g., creating a shipment or delivery).
  Look for the field labeled "Forwarding Agent" or similar.
  Enter a valid forwarding agent. This could be a specific logistics provider or a third-party service that handles the transportation of goods.
  
  
  
  Review Master Data:
  
  Ensure