How To Fix VW195 - The point of departure of stage & (key & &) is empty

VW195 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VW - Shipment Processing Output

• Message number: 195

• Message text: The point of departure of stage & (key & &) is empty

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VW195 - The point of departure of stage & (key & &) is empty ?

  The SAP error message VW195, which states "The point of departure of stage & (key & &) is empty," typically occurs in the context of transportation management or logistics processes within SAP. This error indicates that the system is unable to find a valid point of departure for a specific stage in a transportation process, which is essential for planning and executing transportation activities.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Data: The most common cause of this error is that the point of departure (e.g., a location or a shipping point) has not been defined or is missing in the relevant master data.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the transportation management settings that prevent the system from recognizing the point of departure.
  Incorrect Master Data: The master data for the transportation stage may be incomplete or incorrectly maintained, leading to the absence of a valid point of departure.
  Transport Order Issues: If the transport order or