How To Fix VL107 - A ship-to party is not defined for this delivery type

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VL -

• Message number: 107

• Message text: A ship-to party is not defined for this delivery type

What causes this issue?

No ship-to party is allowed for this delivery type.

How to fix this error?

Check whether you have selected the right sales order or the right
delivery type.

If the ship-to party <DS:GLOS.3526BF13AFAB52B9E10000009B38F974>role</>
is to be allowed for this delivery type, you must record this role in
the appropriate <GL:partner_determination_procedure>partner
determination procedure</>.
You can maintain the partner determination procedure in
<DS:SIMG.SIMG_CFMENUOLSDVOPA4>Customizing</>.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VL107 - A ship-to party is not defined for this delivery type ?

  The SAP error message VL107 indicates that a ship-to party is not defined for the delivery type in question. This error typically occurs during the delivery creation process when the system cannot find a valid ship-to party for the specified delivery type.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The delivery type may not have a defined ship-to party in the configuration settings.
  Incorrect Master Data: The customer master data may not have the necessary ship-to party information.
  Delivery Type Settings: The delivery type settings in the system may not be correctly configured to allow for the specified ship-to party.
  Sales Document Issues: The sales order or related document may not have the correct ship-to party assigned.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Delivery Type Configuration:
  
  Go to the SPRO transaction (Customizing) and navigate to the relevant path for delivery types.
  Ensure that the ship-to party is defined for the delivery type you are using. This can usually be found under the logistics execution settings.
  
  
  
  Review Customer Master Data:
  
  Use transaction code XD03 (Display Customer) to check the customer master data.
  Ensure that the ship-to party is correctly defined and that it is linked to the customer account.
  
  
  
  Verify Sales Order:
  
  Check the sales order associated with the delivery. Use transaction code VA03 (Display Sales Order) to review the details.
  Ensure that the ship-to party is correctly specified in the sales order.
  
  
  
  Check Partner Determination:
  
  Ensure that the partner determination procedure is correctly set up for the sales document type. This can be checked in the customizing settings under Sales and Distribution.
  
  
  
  Test with Different Delivery Types:
  
  If possible, try creating a delivery with a different delivery type to see if the issue persists. This can help isolate whether the problem is specific to a particular delivery type.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help resources for additional guidance on configuring delivery types and partner determination.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SPRO: Customizing settings
  XD03: Display Customer
  VA03: Display Sales Order
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  User Roles: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to view and edit the relevant master data and configuration settings.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue causing the VL107 error message in SAP.