How To Fix VW261 - Maint. partner type, part.no., ext.no.range and shipment changes together

VW261 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VW - Shipment Processing Output

• Message number: 261

• Message text: Maint. partner type, part.no., ext.no.range and shipment changes together

What causes this issue?

For transportation planning points that indicate an external
transportation planning system, fields partner type, partner number TPS,
external number range and shipment changeability must always be
maintained together. For other transportation planning points, the
fields must all have the initial value (blank).

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Maintain all four fields or set them as initial.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

VW261 - Details

• The SAP error message VW261 typically indicates an issue related to the maintenance of partner types, part numbers, external number ranges, and shipment changes in the context of logistics or transportation management. This error can arise in various scenarios, such as when trying to create or modify shipment documents, and it often points to inconsistencies or missing configurations in the system.
  
  Cause:
  
  Inconsistent Partner Data: The error may occur if there are inconsistencies in the partner data (e.g., vendor, customer) associated with the shipment.
  Missing Configuration: The partner type or number range may not be properly configured in the system.
  Data Entry Errors: Incorrect or incomplete data entry when creating or modifying shipment documents can trigger this error.
  Authorization Issues: Lack of proper authorizations to access or modify certain partner data can also lead to this error.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Partner Configuration:
  
  Verify that the partner types (e.g., shipper, consignee) are correctly defined in the system.
  Ensure that the number