How To Fix VL325 - Transportation group & is not defined

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VL -

• Message number: 325

• Message text: Transportation group & is not defined

What causes this issue?

This <GL:transportation_group>transportation group</> &V1& is not
allowed.
INCLUDE 'NA_NO_PROCESSING_1' OBJECT DOKU ID TX LANGUAGE E
INCLUDE 'NA_CHECK_ENTRY' OBJECT DOKU ID TX LANGUAGE E
DEFINE &FELDNAME& = '<LS>transportation group</>'
INCLUDE 'NA_POSSIBLE_ENTRY' OBJECT DOKU ID TX LANGUAGE E
DEFINE &ANLEGEOBJEKT& = 'transportation groups'
INCLUDE 'NA_CREATE_CHANGE' OBJECT DOKU ID TX LANGUAGE E

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VL325 - Transportation group & is not defined ?

  The SAP error message VL325 indicates that the transportation group for a specific material is not defined in the system. This error typically occurs during the delivery process when the system attempts to determine the transportation group for a material that is either missing or incorrectly configured.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Transportation Group: The material master record for the item being processed does not have a transportation group assigned.
  Incorrect Configuration: The transportation group may be incorrectly configured or not maintained in the material master.
  Data Entry Error: There may be a typo or incorrect entry in the material master or related configuration settings.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the VL325 error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Material Master:
  
  Go to transaction code MM03 (Display Material).
  Enter the material number and check the "Sales Org. Data" or "Plant Data" views.
  Ensure that the transportation group is filled in. If it is blank, you need to maintain it.
  
  
  
  Maintain Transportation Group:
  
  If the transportation group is missing, you can maintain it using transaction code MM02 (Change Material).
  Navigate to the relevant view (Sales Org. Data or Plant Data) and enter the appropriate transportation group.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the transportation group is defined in the system. You can check this in the configuration settings.
  Use transaction code SPRO to access the SAP Reference IMG.
  Navigate to Logistics Execution > Transportation > Basic Transportation Functions > Define Transportation Groups.
  Verify that the transportation group you are trying to use is defined and correctly configured.
  
  
  
  Check for Related Settings:
  
  Ensure that the transportation group is linked to the correct shipping point and that all related settings are properly configured.
  
  
  
  Test the Changes:
  
  After making the necessary changes, try to process the delivery again to see if the error is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transportation Group: This is a classification used in logistics to determine how materials are transported. It can affect shipping, freight calculations, and other logistics processes.
  Material Master: The material master is a central repository of information about materials in SAP, and it contains various views that hold different types of data related to the material.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as MM01 (Create Material), MM02 (Change Material), MM03 (Display Material), and VL01N (Create Outbound Delivery).
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the VL325 error and ensure that the transportation group is correctly defined for the materials in question.