How To Fix VW183 - & Shipping point & does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VW - Shipment Processing Output

• Message number: 183

• Message text: & Shipping point & does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VW183 - & Shipping point & does not exist ?

  The SAP error message VW183 typically indicates that there is an issue related to the shipping point in the system. This error can occur in various scenarios, such as when trying to create or process a delivery, sales order, or shipment. The message "Shipping point & does not exist" suggests that the system cannot find the specified shipping point in the configuration.
  Cause:
  
  Non-existent Shipping Point: The shipping point you are trying to use does not exist in the system. This could be due to a typo or because the shipping point has not been created.
  Inactive Shipping Point: The shipping point may exist but is inactive or not assigned to the relevant plant or sales organization.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues in the configuration settings related to shipping points, plants, or sales organizations.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the shipping point.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Shipping Point Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code SPRO and navigate to the relevant configuration settings for shipping points.
  Ensure that the shipping point exists and is correctly configured.
  Verify that the shipping point is assigned to the correct plant and sales organization.
  
  
  
  Verify Shipping Point in Master Data:
  
  Check the master data for the material or customer to ensure that the shipping point is correctly assigned.
  Use transaction codes like MM03 (for material) or VD03 (for customer) to view the relevant data.
  
  
  
  Check for Typos:
  
  Ensure that there are no typographical errors in the shipping point field when entering data.
  
  
  
  Activate Shipping Point:
  
  If the shipping point exists but is inactive, you may need to activate it in the configuration.
  
  
  
  User Authorizations:
  
  Check if the user has the necessary authorizations to access the shipping point. This can be done by reviewing the user's roles and authorizations.
  
  
  
  Consult with SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting SAP Notes for any known issues related to this error.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SPRO (Customizing)
  OVL2 (Define Shipping Points)
  OVL3 (Assign Shipping Points to Plants)
  
  
  SAP Notes: Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that may address specific issues related to shipping points and error VW183.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to shipping and logistics to understand the configuration and usage of shipping points better.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue related to the VW183 error message in SAP.