How To Fix VHUAP033 - No shipping-specific data found for purchasing document item

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VHUAP - Messages for Packing Transaction Applications (FGrp VHUDIAL)

• Message number: 033

• Message text: No shipping-specific data found for purchasing document item

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VHUAP033 - No shipping-specific data found for purchasing document item ?

  SAP Error Message:
  
  VHUAP033 - No shipping-specific data found for purchasing document item
  
  Cause:
  This error occurs when the system tries to process shipping-related functions (such as delivery creation or shipping data determination) for a purchasing document item, but it cannot find the necessary shipping-specific data linked to that item. Typically, this happens because the purchasing document item lacks shipping details that are required for further processing in the logistics or shipping module.
  Common scenarios include:  
  
  The purchasing document item is missing shipping conditions or shipping instructions.  
  The item category or item data does not support shipping data.  
  The integration between purchasing and shipping/delivery modules is incomplete or incorrectly configured.  
  The system expects shipping data for a document type or item category that normally does not require it.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Purchasing Document Item Data:  
  
  Verify that the purchasing document item has the necessary shipping data maintained.  
  Go to the purchasing document (ME23N or ME22N) and check the item details, especially the shipping tab or shipping-related fields.
  
  
  
  Maintain Shipping Data:  
  
  If missing, maintain shipping-specific data such as shipping conditions, delivery plant, or shipping instructions in the purchasing document item.  
  This can be done in the item details under the shipping tab or via relevant customizing.
  
  
  
  Review Item Category and Document Type:  
  
  Ensure that the item category used supports shipping data. Some item categories (e.g., services) do not require shipping data.  
  Check if the document type and item category combination is correctly configured to allow shipping data.
  
  
  
  Check Customizing Settings:  
  
  In SPRO, verify the settings under Materials Management ? Purchasing ? Messages ? Define Message Control for Purchasing Documents to see if the message VHUAP033 is set as an error or warning.  
  Also, check the shipping integration settings under Logistics Execution ? Shipping and Materials Management ? Purchasing to ensure proper linkage.
  
  
  
  Update or Correct Master Data:  
  
  Sometimes, the problem arises due to missing or incorrect master data such as plant, storage location, or shipping point assignments.  
  Verify that the plant and shipping point assignments are correct in the material master and vendor master.
  
  
  
  Check for User Exits or Enhancements:  
  
  If custom code or user exits are involved in shipping data determination, verify that they are not causing the issue.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:  
  
  ME23N / ME22N (Display/Change Purchase Order)  
  VL01N (Create Outbound Delivery)  
  SPRO (Customizing)  
  
  
  
  SAP Notes:  
  
  Check SAP Notes related to message VHUAP033 for any known issues or patches.
  
  
  
  Documentation:  
  
  SAP Help Portal sections on Purchasing Document Processing and Shipping Integration.  
  SAP Logistics Execution and Materials Management integration guides.
  
  
  
  
  Summary:
  The error VHUAP033 indicates missing shipping-specific data for a purchasing document item. To resolve it, ensure that the purchasing document item contains all required shipping data, verify item category and document type settings, and check the integration and customizing settings between purchasing and shipping modules.