How To Fix VW079 - Select a shipment

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VW - Shipment Processing Output

• Message number: 079

• Message text: Select a shipment

What causes this issue?

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?

To determine an itinerary, select a shipment or an assigned delivery
(inbound delivery).

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VW079 - Select a shipment ?

  The SAP error message VW079, which states "Select a shipment," typically occurs in the context of transportation management or shipment processing within the SAP system. This error indicates that the system expects a shipment to be selected for further processing, but none has been selected or available.
  Cause:
  
  No Shipment Selected: The user has not selected a shipment in the relevant transaction or screen.
  Incorrect Transaction: The user may be in a transaction that requires a shipment to be selected, but they are not in the correct context or screen.
  Data Issues: There may be no shipments available for selection due to data entry errors or missing data in the shipment records.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary permissions to view or select shipments.
  
  Solution:
  
  Select a Shipment: Ensure that you are in the correct transaction and that you have selected a shipment from the list or input the shipment number directly if applicable.
  Check Shipment Availability: Verify that there are shipments available for selection. You can do this by checking the shipment documents in the relevant transaction (e.g., using transaction codes like VT03N for display).
  Review Filters: If you are using filters to display shipments, ensure that the filters are set correctly to show the relevant shipments.
  Authorization Check: Confirm that you have the necessary authorizations to access and select shipments. If not, contact your SAP security administrator.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help files for the specific transaction you are using to ensure you are following the correct process.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as VT01N (Create Shipment), VT02N (Change Shipment), and VT03N (Display Shipment).
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to the VW079 error message.
  User Training: Ensure that users are trained on the correct procedures for selecting and processing shipments in SAP.
  System Configuration: If the issue persists, it may be necessary to involve your SAP Basis or technical team to check for any configuration issues in the system.
  
  If the problem continues after trying these solutions, it may be beneficial to reach out to your SAP support team for further assistance.