How To Fix VW074 - Maintain shipping type

VW074 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VW - Shipment Processing Output

• Message number: 074

• Message text: Maintain shipping type

What causes this issue?

You have not maintained the shipping type.
However, this is an important classification indicator for the shipment.
Furthermore, it effects automatic leg determination, because the
specified shipping type will be transferred to the leg determined.
If it is not maintained, then legs might not be determined!

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

System Response

How to fix this error?

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VW074 - Maintain shipping type ?

  The SAP error message VW074, which states "Maintain shipping type," typically occurs in the context of logistics and shipping within the SAP system. This error indicates that the shipping type has not been defined or maintained in the system for the relevant configuration.
  
  Cause:
  The error can arise due to several reasons:
  
  Missing Shipping Type: The shipping type required for the delivery or shipment has not been defined in the system.
  
  Configuration Issues: The shipping type may not be properly configured in the relevant customizing settings.
  Master Data Issues: The shipping type may not be assigned to the relevant master data, such as customer master records or material master records.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the VW074 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Shipping Type Configuration:
  
  Go to the SAP Easy Access screen.
  Navigate to the following path: Logistics > Sales and Distribution > Shipping > Basic Shipping Functions > Define Shipping Types.
  Ensure that the required shipping type is defined and