How To Fix VL791 - Shipping point &1 is missing for document &2, item &3

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VL -

• Message number: 791

• Message text: Shipping point &1 is missing for document &2, item &3

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VL791 - Shipping point &1 is missing for document &2, item &3 ?

  The SAP error message VL791 indicates that there is a missing shipping point for a specific document and item. This error typically occurs during the processing of delivery documents in the SAP system, particularly when trying to create or process deliveries in the Logistics Execution (LE) module.
  Cause:
  The error can be caused by several factors, including:
  
  Missing Configuration: The shipping point may not be configured correctly in the system for the relevant plant or shipping conditions.
  Incorrect Master Data: The material master or customer master data may not have the necessary shipping point assigned.
  Document Issues: The delivery document may not have been created correctly, or there may be inconsistencies in the data.
  Plant/Storage Location Issues: The plant or storage location associated with the delivery may not have a valid shipping point assigned.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the VL791 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Shipping Point Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code SPRO to access the SAP Customizing Implementation Guide.
  Navigate to Logistics Execution > Shipping > Basic Shipping Functions > Define Shipping Points.
  Ensure that the shipping point is defined for the relevant plant and that it is active.
  
  
  
  Verify Master Data:
  
  Check the material master (transaction code MM03) to ensure that the shipping point is assigned correctly.
  Check the customer master (transaction code VD03 or XD03) to ensure that the shipping point is assigned for the relevant sales area.
  
  
  
  Review Delivery Document:
  
  Use transaction code VL03N to display the delivery document and check for any inconsistencies or missing information.
  Ensure that the delivery is created for the correct plant and that all necessary data is filled in.
  
  
  
  Check Plant and Storage Location:
  
  Verify that the plant and storage location associated with the delivery have a valid shipping point assigned.
  You can check this in the material master or by using transaction code MM03 for the relevant material.
  
  
  
  Consult with SAP Basis or Functional Team:
  
  If the issue persists, consult with your SAP Basis or functional team to check for any system issues or configuration problems that may be causing the error.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SPRO (Customizing)
  MM03 (Material Master)
  VD03/XD03 (Customer Master)
  VL03N (Display Delivery)
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for Logistics Execution and Shipping for more detailed information on shipping point configuration and related processes.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the VL791 error in your SAP system.