How To Fix V6811 - Changes to handling units in shipment & were not successful

V6811 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: V6 - Interface to External Transportation Systems

• Message number: 811

• Message text: Changes to handling units in shipment & were not successful

What causes this issue?

You want to change an existing handling unit. The system could not
complete this request successfully.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Check whether the identification number (external/internal ?) of the
handling unit is correct.
Does the handling unit you want to change actually exist already? (see
table VEKP).

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message V6811 - Changes to handling units in shipment & were not successful ?

  The SAP error message V6811 indicates that there was an issue with changes to handling units in a shipment. This error typically arises during the processing of shipments, particularly when there are attempts to modify handling units that are already associated with a shipment.
  
  Cause:
  The error can occur due to several reasons, including:
  
  Locked Handling Units: The handling units may be locked by another process or user, preventing changes.
  Inconsistent Data: There may be inconsistencies in the data related to the handling units or the shipment.
  Incorrect Status: The shipment or handling units may be in a status that does not allow for changes (e.g., already confirmed or delivered).
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the system that are preventing the changes from being applied.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the V6811 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Locks: Verify if the handling units are locked by another user or process. You can use transaction code