How To Fix VW149 - Route copied from delivery

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VW - Shipment Processing Output

• Message number: 149

• Message text: Route copied from delivery

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VW149 - Route copied from delivery ?

  The SAP error message VW149 ("Route copied from delivery") typically occurs in the context of transportation management or logistics when there is an issue with the route determination for a delivery or shipment. This error indicates that the system is trying to copy a route from a delivery document, but it encounters a problem, often related to the configuration or data associated with the route.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Route Configuration: The route that is being referenced in the delivery may not be properly configured in the system.
  Inconsistent Data: There may be inconsistencies in the master data related to the route, such as missing or incorrect entries in the route determination settings.
  Delivery Document Issues: The delivery document itself may have issues, such as missing information or incorrect status.
  Transportation Planning Settings: The settings in the transportation planning module may not be correctly set up to allow for route determination.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Route Configuration: 
  
  Go to the route determination settings in the SAP system (Transaction code: OVZG or similar) and ensure that the route is correctly defined and active.
  Verify that the route is assigned to the relevant shipping point and transportation zone.
  
  
  
  Review Delivery Document:
  
  Check the delivery document for any missing or incorrect information. Ensure that all required fields are filled out correctly.
  If necessary, recreate the delivery document to see if the issue persists.
  
  
  
  Master Data Verification:
  
  Ensure that all master data related to the route, such as transportation lanes, shipping points, and customer/vendor data, is complete and accurate.
  Check for any recent changes in master data that might have affected the route determination.
  
  
  
  Consult Transportation Planning Settings:
  
  Review the transportation planning settings to ensure that they are configured to allow for the correct determination of routes.
  Check if any recent changes were made to the transportation planning configuration that could have impacted route determination.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes and Support:
  
  Search for relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error message. SAP Notes often provide fixes or workarounds for known issues.
  If the problem persists, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as OVZG (for route determination) and VL02N (for delivery processing).
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to transportation management and route determination for best practices and troubleshooting steps.
  User Forums: Engage with SAP community forums or user groups where similar issues may have been discussed, and solutions shared.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the VW149 error and implement a solution to resolve it.