How To Fix VL388 - Route & is not defined

VL388 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VL -

• Message number: 388

• Message text: Route & is not defined

What causes this issue?

This <GL:route>route</> &V1& is not allowed.
INCLUDE 'NA_NO_PROCESSING_2' OBJECT DOKU ID TX LANGUAGE E
INCLUDE 'NA_CHECK_ENTRY' OBJECT DOKU ID TX LANGUAGE E
DEFINE &FELDNAME& = '<LS>route</>'
INCLUDE 'NA_POSSIBLE_ENTRY' OBJECT DOKU ID TX LANGUAGE E
DEFINE &ANLEGEOBJEKT& = 'routes'
INCLUDE 'NA_CREATE_CHANGE' OBJECT DOKU ID TX LANGUAGE E

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VL388 - Route & is not defined ?

  The SAP error message VL388, which states "Route & is not defined," typically occurs in the context of logistics and transportation management within the SAP system. This error indicates that the system cannot find a defined route for the delivery or shipment process you are trying to execute.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Route Definition: The most common cause is that the route you are trying to use has not been defined in the system.
  Incorrect Route Assignment: The route may not be correctly assigned to the relevant shipping point or transportation lane.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the master data, such as the shipping point, plant, or transportation lanes.
  
  Configuration Issues: The configuration settings in the SAP system for transportation management may not be set up correctly.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Define the Route:
  
  Go to the transaction code OV69 (or navigate through the menu: Logistics > Logistics Execution > Transportation > Routes > Define Routes).
  Check if the route in question