How To Fix VL396 - It was not possible to re-determine the route

VL396 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VL -

• Message number: 396

• Message text: It was not possible to re-determine the route

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VL396 - It was not possible to re-determine the route ?

  The SAP error message VL396 ("It was not possible to re-determine the route") typically occurs in the context of logistics and transportation management within the SAP system. This error indicates that the system was unable to determine a valid route for the delivery or shipment based on the provided data.
  Causes of VL396
  
  
  Missing or Incomplete Master Data: The route determination process relies on various master data, such as transportation lanes, shipping points, and route definitions. If any of this data is missing or incorrectly configured, the system may fail to determine a route.
  
  
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration settings for route determination in the SAP system may not be set up correctly. This includes settings in the transportation management module or the logistics execution module.
  
  
  Transportation Lanes: If there are no valid transportation lanes defined between the shipping point and the destination, the system will not be able to determine a route.
  
  
  Delivery Document Issues: