How To Fix VW040 - No shipments were found for the selection criteria

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VW - Shipment Processing Output

• Message number: 040

• Message text: No shipments were found for the selection criteria

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VW040 - No shipments were found for the selection criteria ?

  The SAP error message VW040 "No shipments were found for the selection criteria" typically occurs when you are trying to display or process shipments in the SAP system, but the system cannot find any shipments that match the criteria you have specified. This can happen in various transactions related to shipment processing, such as in the shipment document display or analysis.
  Causes:
  
  Incorrect Selection Criteria: The most common cause is that the selection criteria you have entered (such as date range, shipping point, or other filters) do not match any existing shipments in the system.
  No Shipments Created: There may simply be no shipments created in the system for the specified criteria.
  Data Not Updated: If the data has not been updated or if there are delays in data processing, the shipments may not be available for the selected criteria.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to view certain shipments, leading to the appearance that no shipments exist.
  System Configuration: There may be configuration issues in the shipment processing settings that prevent shipments from being displayed.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Selection Criteria: Review and adjust the selection criteria you are using. Ensure that the date range, shipping point, and other filters are correct and broad enough to capture existing shipments.
  Verify Shipments: Confirm that shipments have indeed been created in the system. You can do this by checking the relevant shipment documents or using other transaction codes (like VT01N for creating shipments or VT02N for changing them).
  Refresh Data: If you suspect that the data is not up to date, try refreshing the data or waiting for the system to process any pending updates.
  Check Authorizations: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to view the shipments. You may need to contact your SAP security team if you suspect authorization issues.
  Consult with IT Support: If the issue persists, it may be necessary to consult with your IT support team or SAP Basis team to check for any underlying system issues or configuration problems.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as VT01N (Create Shipment), VT02N (Change Shipment), and VT03N (Display Shipment) to navigate shipment processing effectively.
  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 help files related to shipment processing for additional insights and troubleshooting steps.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the VW040 error and take appropriate action to resolve it.