How To Fix VW074 - Maintain shipping type

SAP Error Message - Details

• 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 properly configured.
  
  
  
  Assign Shipping Type to Master Data:
  
  Check if the shipping type is assigned to the relevant customer or material master records.
  For customer master records, navigate to Logistics > Sales and Distribution > Master Data > Business Partners > Customer > Display.
  For material master records, navigate to Logistics > Material Management > Material Master > Material > Display.
  
  
  
  Check Delivery Document:
  
  If the error occurs during the creation of a delivery document, ensure that the delivery type is correctly set up and that it is linked to the appropriate shipping type.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help files related to shipping and delivery processes for additional guidance on maintaining shipping types.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the configuration and master data, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting SAP Notes for any known issues related to this error.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like OVL2 (for defining shipping types) and VD01 (for creating customer master records) to navigate directly to the relevant configuration areas.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may provide additional insights or solutions for the VW074 error.
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to shipping types and master data.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue related to the VW074 error message in SAP.