How To Fix VL100 - Shipping point & does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VL -

• Message number: 100

• Message text: Shipping point & does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VL100 - Shipping point & does not exist ?

  The SAP error message "VL100 Shipping point & does not exist" typically occurs when you are trying to process a delivery or shipment in the SAP system, and the specified shipping point is not recognized by the system. This can happen for several reasons, and here are some common causes, solutions, and related information:
  Causes:
  
  Incorrect Shipping Point: The shipping point entered may be incorrect or misspelled.
  Shipping Point Not Defined: The shipping point may not be defined in the system or may have been deleted.
  Master Data Issues: The relevant master data (like material master, customer master, or vendor master) may not be properly configured to include the shipping point.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the shipping point.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the logistics or shipping settings in SAP.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Verify Shipping Point:
  
  Check the shipping point entered in the transaction. Ensure that it is correct and exists in the system.
  You can use transaction code OVL2 to view and manage shipping points.
  
  
  
  Check Master Data:
  
  Ensure that the shipping point is assigned to the relevant master data (e.g., customer or material).
  Use transaction codes like XD03 (Customer Display) or MM03 (Material Display) to check the master data.
  
  
  
  Create or Activate Shipping Point:
  
  If the shipping point does not exist, you may need to create it using transaction code OVL2.
  Ensure that the shipping point is active and properly configured.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Verify that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the shipping point. This may involve checking user roles and authorizations.
  
  
  
  Consult Configuration:
  
  If you suspect configuration issues, consult with your SAP configuration team to ensure that the shipping point is correctly set up in the system.
  
  
  
  Check for Transport Issues:
  
  If the shipping point was recently created or modified, ensure that all transport requests have been properly moved to the production environment.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  OVL2: Define Shipping Points
  VL01N: Create Outbound Delivery
  VL02N: Change Outbound Delivery
  VL03N: Display Outbound Delivery
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to shipping points and deliveries.
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on shipping point configuration and management.
  
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a functional consultant who specializes in logistics and shipping processes.