How To Fix /VSO/M_MSG413 - No means of transport defined

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /VSO/M_MSG -

• Message number: 413

• Message text: No means of transport defined

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /VSO/M_MSG413 - No means of transport defined ?

  The SAP error message /VSO/M_MSG413 No means of transport defined typically occurs in the context of logistics and transportation management within the SAP system. This error indicates that there is no means of transport defined for the specific transportation planning or execution process you are trying to perform.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The most common cause is that the means of transport (e.g., truck, ship, train) has not been defined in the system.
  Incorrect Master Data: The master data for the transportation planning might be incomplete or incorrectly set up.
  Transport Planning Settings: The settings in the transportation management module may not be properly configured to recognize the means of transport.
  Document Type Issues: The document type you are using may not be linked to any means of transport.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Define Means of Transport:
  
  Go to the configuration settings in SAP (usually in SPRO).
  Navigate to the section for defining means of transport (this may vary based on your SAP version).
  Ensure that the means of transport you need is defined and active.
  
  
  
  Check Master Data:
  
  Verify that the relevant master data (like transportation lanes, shipping points, etc.) is correctly set up.
  Ensure that the means of transport is assigned to the relevant transportation lanes.
  
  
  
  Review Transport Planning Settings:
  
  Check the settings in the transportation management module to ensure that the means of transport is correctly configured.
  Make sure that the transport planning profile is set up to include the means of transport.
  
  
  
  Document Type Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the document type you are using is correctly configured to allow for the assignment of means of transport.
  Check if there are any specific settings related to the document type that might restrict the use of certain means of transport.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help files for specific instructions related to your version of SAP.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like SPRO for configuration, VT01N for creating transport orders, or VT02N for changing transport orders.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to define and use means of transport in the system.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message /VSO/M_MSG413 No means of transport defined.