How To Fix VW003 - Shipment type & does not exist

VW003 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VW - Shipment Processing Output

• Message number: 003

• Message text: Shipment type & does not exist

What causes this issue?

Either the shipment type entered does not exist, or no shipment type
was entered.

System Response

The operation is canceled.

How to fix this error?

Enter a valid shipment type and continue processing.

Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VW003 - Shipment type & does not exist ?

  The SAP error message VW003 indicates that the shipment type specified in your transaction does not exist in the system. This error typically occurs when you are trying to create or process a shipment and the system cannot find the shipment type you are referencing.
  
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Shipment Type: The shipment type you are trying to use may be misspelled or incorrectly entered.
  
  Configuration Issues: The shipment type may not have been configured in the system. This can happen if the necessary customizing settings have not been completed.
  Transport Layer Issues: If the shipment type was recently created or modified, it may not have been transported correctly to the system you are working in.
  Authorization Issues: In some cases, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the shipment type.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Shipment Type: Verify that the shipment type you are using is correct. Ensure there are no typos or incorrect entries.
  Configuration Check:
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