How To Fix VBF011 - Standard route determination generated by customer exit

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VBF - Output for Basic Functions in Sales and Distribution

• Message number: 011

• Message text: Standard route determination generated by customer exit

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VBF011 - Standard route determination generated by customer exit ?

  The SAP error message VBF011, which states "Standard route determination generated by customer exit," typically occurs in the context of the SAP system's route determination process for shipping or transportation. This error indicates that the standard route determination logic has been overridden or modified by a customer exit (a user-defined enhancement) that is not functioning as expected.
  Cause:
  
  Custom Logic in Customer Exit: The customer exit that has been implemented to modify the standard route determination logic may contain errors or may not be returning the expected results.
  Data Issues: There may be issues with the master data (e.g., customer, material, shipping point) that the customer exit relies on to determine the route.
  Configuration Issues: The configuration settings for route determination may not be correctly set up, leading to conflicts with the custom logic.
  Missing or Incorrect Parameters: The parameters or conditions required by the customer exit may not be correctly defined or passed.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Debugging the Customer Exit: 
  
  Use the ABAP debugger to step through the customer exit code to identify where the logic is failing or returning unexpected results.
  Check for any conditions that may not be met, leading to the exit not functioning as intended.
  
  
  
  Review Custom Code: 
  
  Review the code in the customer exit for any logical errors or incorrect assumptions.
  Ensure that the code is correctly handling all possible scenarios and returning valid route determination results.
  
  
  
  Check Master Data: 
  
  Verify that the relevant master data (customers, materials, shipping points) is correctly maintained and does not contain any inconsistencies that could affect route determination.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration: 
  
  Check the configuration settings for route determination in the SAP system to ensure they align with the intended logic and that there are no conflicting settings.
  
  
  
  Testing: 
  
  After making changes, conduct thorough testing to ensure that the route determination works as expected under various scenarios.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation: 
  
  Review any documentation related to the customer exit and the standard route determination process to ensure compliance with best practices.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like SPRO (for configuration) and SE80 or SE37 (for viewing or editing the customer exit).
  SAP Notes: Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that may address known issues with the specific customer exit or route determination process.
  Community Forums: Consider searching or posting in SAP community forums for additional insights or similar experiences from other users.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue related to the VBF011 error message in your SAP system.