How To Fix VW184 - & The shipping point & / loading point & combination does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VW - Shipment Processing Output

• Message number: 184

• Message text: & The shipping point & / loading point & combination does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VW184 - & The shipping point & / loading point & combination does not exist ?

  The SAP error message VW184 indicates that there is an issue with the shipping point and loading point combination in the system. This error typically occurs when trying to process a delivery or shipment and the specified shipping point and loading point do not exist or are not properly configured in the system.
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Shipping Point or Loading Point: The shipping point or loading point entered in the transaction does not exist in the system.
  Configuration Issues: The shipping point and loading point may not be properly configured in the system, or the combination may not be valid.
  Master Data Issues: The master data for the shipping point or loading point may be incomplete or incorrect.
  Plant Assignment: The shipping point may not be assigned to the relevant plant or storage location.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Shipping Point and Loading Point:
  
  Verify that the shipping point and loading point you are using in the transaction exist in the system.
  You can check this in the SAP transaction code OVL2 (for shipping points) and OVL3 (for loading points).
  
  
  
  Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the shipping point and loading point are correctly configured in the system. You can do this by navigating to the configuration settings in SPRO:
  
  SPRO > Logistics Execution > Shipping > Basic Shipping Functions > Define Shipping Points.
  SPRO > Logistics Execution > Shipping > Basic Shipping Functions > Define Loading Points.
  
  
  
  
  
  Check Master Data:
  
  Review the master data for the relevant shipping point and loading point. Ensure that all necessary fields are filled out correctly.
  Check the material master and customer master data to ensure that they are correctly linked to the shipping point.
  
  
  
  Plant Assignment:
  
  Verify that the shipping point is assigned to the correct plant. You can check this in the configuration settings or by using transaction code OVX5.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making any changes, test the transaction again to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  OVL2: Define Shipping Points
  OVL3: Define Loading Points
  OVX5: Assign Shipping Points to Plants
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to this error message.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation for logistics execution and shipping processes for further insights into configuration and master data requirements.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a functional consultant who specializes in logistics execution.