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Message type: E = Error
Message class: VC - SD Customizing
Message number: 170
Message text: Country and transportation zone copied from the address data
You can only maintain the country and the
<DS:GLOS.3526C776AFAB52B9E10000009B38F974>transportation zone</>
assigned to the <DS:GLOS.3526C7FEAFAB52B9E10000009B38F974>shipping
point</> in the address data.
The system has copied the values from the address into the shipping
point data.
Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.
VC170
- Country and transportation zone copied from the address data ?The SAP error message VC170 typically indicates an issue related to the copying of country and transportation zone data from address information in the context of sales and distribution (SD) or logistics processes. This error can occur when the system is unable to find a valid mapping for the country and transportation zone based on the address data provided.
Cause:
- Missing or Incorrect Data: The country or transportation zone may not be correctly defined in the system. This can happen if the address data is incomplete or if the country code does not match any existing entries in the transportation zone table.
- Configuration Issues: The transportation zones may not be properly configured in the system. This includes missing entries in the configuration tables that link countries to their respective transportation zones.
- Master Data Issues: The customer or vendor master data may have incorrect or incomplete address information, leading to issues when the system tries to derive the transportation zone.
Solution:
- Check Address Data: Verify that the address data for the customer or vendor is complete and accurate. Ensure that the country code is correct and matches the expected format.
- Review Transportation Zone Configuration:
- Go to the configuration settings in SAP (Transaction code: SPRO).
- Navigate to Logistics Execution > Shipping > Basic Shipping Functions > Transportation Zones.
- Ensure that the transportation zones are correctly defined and that there is a valid mapping for the country in question.
- Maintain Master Data: If the issue is related to customer or vendor master data, check the relevant records to ensure that all address fields are filled out correctly. You can use transaction codes like
XD02
(for customers) orMK02
(for vendors) to edit the master data.- Check for Updates: Ensure that your SAP system is up to date with the latest patches and updates, as sometimes bugs in earlier versions can lead to such errors.
Related Information:
SPRO
for configuration, XD02
for customer master data, and MK02
for vendor master data.If the problem persists after checking these areas, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a functional consultant who specializes in logistics and transportation management.
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