How To Fix VL736 - No "material" transfer parameter for determining shipping data

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VL -

• Message number: 736

• Message text: No "material" transfer parameter for determining shipping data

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VL736 - No "material" transfer parameter for determining shipping data ?

  The SAP error message VL736, which states "No 'material' transfer parameter for determining shipping data," typically occurs in the context of shipping and logistics when the system is unable to find the necessary material data to process shipping information. This can happen during the creation of delivery documents or when trying to determine shipping data for a material.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Material Master Data: The material may not have been set up correctly in the Material Master, particularly in the Logistics or Sales views.
  Shipping Data Not Maintained: The shipping data for the material may not be maintained in the Material Master. This includes details like shipping point, loading group, and transportation group.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be issues with the configuration settings in the shipping or logistics modules that prevent the system from retrieving the necessary data.
  Missing Transfer Parameters: The system may not have the correct transfer parameters set up to retrieve shipping data for the material.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Material Master: 
  
  Go to the Material Master (transaction code MM03) and check if the material in question has all the necessary data maintained, especially in the Sales Organization and Plant views.
  Ensure that the shipping data (like shipping point, loading group, etc.) is filled out correctly.
  
  
  
  Maintain Shipping Data:
  
  If the shipping data is missing, you can maintain it by using transaction code MM02 to update the Material Master with the required shipping information.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration settings in the Logistics Execution (LE) module. Ensure that the shipping point determination and other related settings are correctly configured.
  Use transaction code SPRO to access the configuration settings and verify the relevant settings under Logistics Execution.
  
  
  
  Check Transfer Parameters:
  
  Ensure that the transfer parameters for shipping data determination are correctly set up in the system. This may involve checking the settings in the relevant customizing areas.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help resources for any specific notes related to this error message. There may be SAP Notes that provide additional insights or patches.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the process again to see if the error persists. You may want to create a new delivery or perform the action that triggered the error initially.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: MM03 (Display Material), MM02 (Change Material), VL01N (Create Outbound Delivery), VL02N (Change Outbound Delivery).
  SAP Notes: Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant notes that may address this specific error.
  Logistics Execution: Familiarize yourself with the Logistics Execution module, as understanding the flow of data in shipping and delivery processes can help in troubleshooting.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a functional consultant who specializes in logistics and shipping processes.