How To Fix VW143 - Route already specified, not copied from the delivery

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VW - Shipment Processing Output

• Message number: 143

• Message text: Route already specified, not copied from the delivery

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VW143 - Route already specified, not copied from the delivery ?

  The SAP error message VW143 ("Route already specified, not copied from the delivery") typically occurs in the context of sales and distribution (SD) when trying to create a sales order or a related document, and the system detects that a route has already been specified in the order. This can happen when the route is manually entered or when the system attempts to copy it from a delivery document.
  Cause:
  
  Manual Entry: The route has been manually entered in the sales order or document, which prevents the system from copying it from the delivery.
  Delivery Document: The delivery document may not have a route specified, or the route in the delivery is not compatible with the sales order.
  Configuration Settings: There may be configuration settings in the system that dictate how routes are handled during the copying process.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Route Entry: Verify if the route has been manually entered in the sales order. If it has, you may need to remove it to allow the system to copy the route from the delivery.
  Review Delivery Document: Check the delivery document to ensure that it has a valid route specified. If not, you may need to update the delivery with the correct route.
  Configuration Review: If the issue persists, review the configuration settings related to route determination in the SAP system. This may involve checking the following:
  
  Route determination settings in the customizing (SPRO) under Sales and Distribution > Shipping > Route Determination.
  Ensure that the condition records for route determination are correctly maintained.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for more detailed information on route determination and error handling.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like VA01 (Create Sales Order), VL01N (Create Outbound Delivery), and OVL2 (Maintain Route Determination) to navigate through the relevant processes.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  User Exits and BAdIs: If custom logic is implemented in your SAP system, check for any user exits or BAdIs that might affect route determination.
  
  If the problem continues after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a functional consultant who specializes in the Sales and Distribution module.