How To Fix VW120 - No leg determination possible since shipping type not maintained

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VW - Shipment Processing Output

• Message number: 120

• Message text: No leg determination possible since shipping type not maintained

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.

Leg determination can not be carried out because you have not specified
a shipping type in the shipment header. This must be done, however, if
the legs to be determined are to have a shipping type.

System Response

How to fix this error?

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VW120 - No leg determination possible since shipping type not maintained ?

  The SAP error message VW120 "No leg determination possible since shipping type not maintained" typically occurs in the context of logistics and transportation management within the SAP system. This error indicates that the system is unable to determine the shipping legs for a transportation order or delivery because the shipping type has not been defined or maintained in the relevant configuration.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Shipping Type: The shipping type has not been assigned to the relevant transportation planning or delivery document.
  Configuration Issues: The shipping type may not be properly configured in the system, or the necessary settings for leg determination are incomplete.
  Master Data Issues: The master data for the shipping type, such as the transportation lanes or routes, may not be set up correctly.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the VW120 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Shipping Type Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings in SAP (Transaction SPRO).
  Navigate to the relevant area for transportation management and check the settings for shipping types.
  Ensure that the shipping type is defined and properly configured.
  
  
  
  Assign Shipping Type:
  
  Ensure that the shipping type is assigned to the relevant transportation planning document or delivery.
  You can do this by checking the document in question and verifying that the shipping type field is populated.
  
  
  
  Review Master Data:
  
  Check the master data related to the shipping type, such as transportation lanes, routes, and other relevant settings.
  Ensure that all necessary data is maintained and that there are no missing entries.
  
  
  
  Test Leg Determination:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the leg determination process again to see if the error persists.
  You can do this by creating a new transportation order or delivery and checking if the shipping type is now recognized.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for additional guidance on configuring shipping types and leg determination.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the configuration and master data, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like VT01N (Create Transport Order), VT02N (Change Transport Order), or VL01N (Create Outbound Delivery) to work with transportation and delivery documents.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address known issues or provide additional guidance on this error message.
  User Exits and BAdIs: If custom logic is involved in leg determination, review any user exits or BAdIs that may affect the shipping type determination process.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue causing the VW120 error in your SAP system.