How To Fix VW055 - No shipments were found for the selection criteria

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VW - Shipment Processing Output

• Message number: 055

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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VW055 - No shipments were found for the selection criteria ?

  The SAP error message VW055 ("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 (transaction code VT03N) or in the Shipment Overview.
  Causes:
  
  Incorrect Selection Criteria: The most common cause is that the selection criteria you have entered (such as dates, shipment numbers, 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 shipments were recently created or modified, the data may not have been updated in the system yet.
  Authorization Issues: In some cases, you may not have the necessary authorizations to view certain shipments.
  Incorrect Organizational Data: The organizational data (like plant, shipping point, etc.) may not be set correctly, leading to no results being found.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Selection Criteria: Review the selection criteria you have entered. Ensure that the dates, shipment numbers, and other filters are correct and that they correspond to existing shipments.
  Broaden Search Parameters: If you are using specific filters, try broadening the search parameters to see if any shipments exist without those filters.
  Verify Shipments: Check if any shipments have been created in the system. You can do this by using transaction codes like VT01N (Create Shipment) or VT02N (Change Shipment) to see if there are any existing records.
  Refresh Data: If shipments were recently created, try refreshing the data or logging out and back into the system to ensure you are viewing the most current data.
  Check Authorizations: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to view the shipments. If you suspect an authorization issue, contact your SAP security team.
  Consult with IT Support: If the issue persists, it may be beneficial to consult with your IT support team or SAP Basis team to check for any underlying system issues.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as VT01N (Create Shipment), VT02N (Change Shipment), VT03N (Display Shipment), and VT04 (Shipment Overview).
  SAP Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for more detailed information on shipment processing and troubleshooting.
  User Forums: Consider checking SAP community forums or user groups for similar issues and solutions shared by other users.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the VW055 error and take appropriate action to resolve it.