How To Fix VII014 - No shipment document number assigned for IDoc &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VII - Application Output Shipment Output Inbox

• Message number: 014

• Message text: No shipment document number assigned for IDoc &

What causes this issue?

A new shipment document was to be created using IDoc &V1&, but no
shipment document number was assigned. Processing is therefore
incomplete.

System Response

The IDoc is categorized as 'not successfully processed'.

How to fix this error?

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

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VII014 - No shipment document number assigned for IDoc & ?

  The SAP error message VII014 "No shipment document number assigned for IDoc &" typically occurs in the context of the SAP Logistics Execution (LE) module, particularly when dealing with IDocs (Intermediate Documents) related to shipment processing. This error indicates that the system is unable to find a shipment document number associated with the IDoc being processed.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Shipment Document: The shipment document number may not have been created or may have been deleted before the IDoc was processed.
  Incorrect IDoc Data: The IDoc may contain incorrect or incomplete data, leading to the inability to link it to a shipment document.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the system that prevent the proper assignment of shipment documents to IDocs.
  IDoc Status: The IDoc may be in a status that does not allow it to be processed further, such as being in an error state.
  Data Transfer Issues: There may have been issues during the data transfer process that resulted in missing or corrupted data.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Shipment Document: Verify if the shipment document exists in the system. You can do this by checking the shipment number in the relevant transaction (e.g., VL02N for delivery).
  Review IDoc Data: Use transaction WE02 or WE05 to analyze the IDoc. Check the segments and fields to ensure that all required data is present and correct.
  Reprocess IDoc: If the IDoc is in an error state, you may need to correct the data and reprocess it. This can be done using transaction BD87.
  Configuration Review: Check the configuration settings related to shipment processing and IDoc handling to ensure they are set up correctly.
  Consult Logs: Review application logs (transaction SLG1) for any additional error messages or warnings that may provide more context about the issue.
  Contact Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP team for further assistance.
  
  Related Information:
  
  IDoc Types: Familiarize yourself with the specific IDoc type being used for shipment processing (e.g., SHPMNT01).
  Transaction Codes: Common transaction codes related to shipment processing include VL01N (Create Shipment), VL02N (Change Shipment), and VL03N (Display Shipment).
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address known issues or provide patches related to this error message.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation for IDoc processing and shipment management for best practices and troubleshooting steps.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.