How To Fix VW073 - Shipping type preliminary/subsequent leg must be maintained.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VW - Shipment Processing Output

• Message number: 073

• Message text: Shipping type preliminary/subsequent leg must be maintained.

What causes this issue?

You have not maintained shipping type preliminary leg and shipping type
subsequent leg, although this was necessary within the parameters that
you set. In this kind of constellation, the 'leg determination'
function is unable to determine legs during shipment processing because
the legs to be determined do not have a shipping type.

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

System Response

Shipping type VL and shipping type NL are necessary, if the following
requirements are to be met:
- Leg determination type '2' or '3' is active
in the shipment type
- The leg indicator in the shipment header is set at '2' (main leg),
'4' (direct leg) or '5' (return leg)
Note:
You can always leave out one of the two shipping types. In this case,
leg determination excludes either the preliminary leg or the subsequent
leg.

How to fix this error?

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VW073 - Shipping type preliminary/subsequent leg must be maintained. ?

  The SAP error message VW073 indicates that there is an issue with the shipping type configuration in the context of transportation management. Specifically, it means that the system requires a shipping type to be defined for either the preliminary or subsequent leg of a transportation order or shipment.
  Cause:
  The error typically arises due to one of the following reasons:
  
  Missing Shipping Type: The shipping type for the preliminary or subsequent leg has not been maintained in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: The shipping type may not be correctly configured in the system, leading to the inability to process the transportation order.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the data entered for the transportation order or shipment, which prevents the system from determining the shipping type.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the VW073 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Shipping Type Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for shipping types in SAP (Transaction Code: SPRO).
  Navigate to the relevant section for transportation management and ensure that the shipping types for both preliminary and subsequent legs are defined.
  
  
  
  Maintain Shipping Type:
  
  If the shipping type is missing, you need to maintain it. This can typically be done in the transaction where you create or edit the transportation order or shipment.
  Ensure that you select a valid shipping type that is configured in the system.
  
  
  
  Review Transportation Order/Shipment:
  
  Check the details of the transportation order or shipment to ensure that all required fields are filled out correctly.
  Look for any inconsistencies or missing information that might be causing the error.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on maintaining shipping types and resolving related errors.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the process again to ensure that the error is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as VT01N (Create Shipment), VT02N (Change Shipment), and VT03N (Display Shipment) for managing shipments.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to shipping types and transportation orders.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a functional consultant who specializes in transportation management.