How To Fix VP111 - Select an unloading point

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VP - Vertriebsbelegpartner

• Message number: 111

• Message text: Select an unloading point

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VP111 - Select an unloading point ?

  SAP Error Message:
  
  VP111 - Select an unloading point
  
  Cause:
  This error occurs in SAP Sales and Distribution (SD) module when the system requires an unloading point to be specified for a delivery or sales document, but none has been selected or maintained. The unloading point is a key part of the shipping data and is necessary for proper processing of deliveries, route determination, and transportation planning.
  Typically, this happens because:
  
  The unloading point is missing in the customer master data (shipping tab).
  The unloading point is not maintained in the sales document or delivery.
  The system configuration requires an unloading point for the shipping point and route combination.
  The unloading point is mandatory due to business rules or custom enhancements.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Maintain Unloading Point in Customer Master:
  
  Go to transaction VD02 (Change Customer) or XD02 (Change Customer - Sales Area).
  Navigate to the Shipping tab.
  Check if the unloading point is maintained under the relevant shipping point.
  If missing, add the appropriate unloading point(s).
  
  
  
  Maintain Unloading Point in Sales Document:
  
  When creating or changing the sales order (VA01/VA02), ensure the unloading point is entered in the shipping data.
  If the unloading point is not defaulted, manually enter it or check the configuration for automatic determination.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration for Unloading Points:
  
  Use transaction SPRO ? Logistics Execution ? Shipping ? Basic Shipping Functions ? Unloading Points ? Define Unloading Points.
  Verify that unloading points are defined and assigned correctly to shipping points and plants.
  
  
  
  Check Route Determination and Shipping Point Configuration:
  
  Sometimes, the unloading point is linked to route or shipping point determination.
  Ensure that the route and shipping point determination is correctly configured and consistent.
  
  
  
  Customizing and User Exits:
  
  If there are custom validations or user exits that enforce unloading point selection, review them to ensure they are not causing the error unnecessarily.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Unloading Point: A location at the customer or receiving plant where goods are unloaded. It is important for logistics and transportation planning.
  Shipping Point: The location from which goods are shipped.
  Transaction Codes:
  
  VD02 / XD02 – Change Customer Master
  VA01 / VA02 – Create/Change Sales Order
  VL01N / VL02N – Create/Change Outbound Delivery
  SPRO – Customizing
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP OSS notes for any known issues related to unloading point determination.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP SD Shipping documentation for detailed explanation of unloading points and their role in delivery processing.
  
  
  Summary:
  
  The error VP111 "Select an unloading point" means the system expects an unloading point to be specified but it is missing. To fix it, maintain the unloading point in the customer master or sales document, and verify the configuration of unloading points in the system.