How To Fix VII018 - No current shipping unit defined for segment & (number &)

VII018 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VII - Application Output Shipment Output Inbox

• Message number: 018

• Message text: No current shipping unit defined for segment & (number &)

What causes this issue?

You attempted to define a packing hierarchy for a shipping unit that
does not exist. The error occurred in segment &V1& (segment number
&V2&). There may be a hierarchical problem in the IDoc.

System Response

The segment is not 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

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VII018 - No current shipping unit defined for segment & (number &) ?

  The SAP error message VII018 "No current shipping unit defined for segment & (number &)" typically occurs in the context of the SAP Transportation Management (TM) or Logistics Execution (LE) modules. This error indicates that the system is unable to find a shipping unit associated with the specified segment in the transportation process.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Shipping Unit: The shipping unit (like a container or pallet) has not been defined or created for the specified segment in the transportation order or shipment.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be configuration issues in the shipping unit settings or the transportation management setup.
  Data Inconsistencies: There could be inconsistencies in the data, such as missing or incorrect entries in the relevant tables.
  Process Flow Issues: The process flow may not have been followed correctly, leading to a situation where the shipping unit is not assigned.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Shipping Unit Definition: Ensure that a shipping unit is defined for the segment in question.