How To Fix VW013 - Shipment & was deleted

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VW - Shipment Processing Output

• Message number: 013

• Message text: Shipment & was deleted

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VW013 - Shipment & was deleted ?

  The SAP error message VW013, which states "Shipment & was deleted," typically occurs when you attempt to access or process a shipment that has already been deleted from the system. This can happen in various scenarios, such as when trying to display, change, or process a shipment document that no longer exists in the database.
  Causes:
  
  Manual Deletion: The shipment may have been manually deleted by a user with the appropriate permissions.
  Automatic Deletion: The system may have automatically deleted the shipment due to certain business processes or configurations, such as archiving or cleanup jobs.
  Data Integrity Issues: There may be inconsistencies in the database or issues with data integrity that lead to the shipment being marked as deleted.
  Transport Issues: If the shipment was part of a transport request that was not properly moved between systems, it may appear deleted in the target system.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Shipment Status: Verify the status of the shipment in the system. You can do this by using transaction codes like VT03N (Display Shipment) or VT02N (Change Shipment) to see if the shipment exists.
  Review Change Logs: Check the change logs or audit trails to see if the shipment was deleted and by whom. This can help identify if it was a manual action or part of a batch process.
  Recreate Shipment: If the shipment was deleted and you need it for further processing, you may need to recreate it based on the original data.
  Consult with IT Support: If you suspect that the deletion was unintentional or due to a system error, consult with your IT support team or SAP Basis team to investigate further.
  Check for Archiving: If your organization has archiving processes in place, check if the shipment was archived instead of deleted. You may need to restore it from the archive if necessary.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as VT01N (Create Shipment), VT02N (Change Shipment), and VT03N (Display Shipment).
  User Permissions: Ensure that users have the appropriate permissions to view or modify shipment documents.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to shipment processing that may address this error.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation or user manuals related to shipment processing for best practices and troubleshooting steps.
  
  If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, it may be beneficial to escalate the matter to SAP support for further assistance.