How To Fix VW269 - Transit time of & days, & hours and & minutes is too long

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VW - Shipment Processing Output

• Message number: 269

• Message text: Transit time of & days, & hours and & minutes is too long

What causes this issue?

The transit time that you have specified, exceeds the maximum of what
can be entered in the system. The maximum transit time is 999 days, 0
hours and 0 minutes.

System Response

The entry cannot be adopted.

How to fix this error?

Enter transit time within the valid range (0-999 days).

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VW269 - Transit time of & days, & hours and & minutes is too long ?

  The SAP error message VW269 indicates that the transit time specified for a delivery or transportation process is too long. This error typically arises in the context of logistics and transportation management within SAP, particularly when dealing with delivery schedules, shipment planning, or transportation routes.
  Cause:
  
  Excessive Transit Time: The transit time defined in the system exceeds the maximum allowable limit set in the configuration. This can happen if the delivery route is incorrectly defined or if the transit time is manually entered incorrectly.
  Configuration Settings: The system may have specific settings that limit the maximum transit time for certain routes or transportation modes.
  Data Entry Errors: Incorrect data entry during the creation of a delivery or shipment can lead to unrealistic transit times being recorded.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Review Transit Time Settings: Check the configuration settings for transit times in the SAP system. This can be done in the customizing settings under Logistics Execution (LE) or Transportation Management (TM).
  
  Navigate to SPRO > Logistics Execution > Transportation > Define Transit Times and verify the settings.
  
  
  
  Adjust Transit Time: If the transit time is indeed too long, consider adjusting it to a more realistic value that complies with the system's limits.
  
  
  Check Delivery/Shipment Data: Review the delivery or shipment data to ensure that the transit time is entered correctly. If it was entered manually, correct any mistakes.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help files for specific guidelines on transit time settings and limitations.
  
  
  Contact SAP Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance, especially if this is a recurring issue.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as VL01N (Create Outbound Delivery), VL02N (Change Outbound Delivery), and VT01N (Create Shipment) to navigate through the logistics processes.
  User Exits and BAdIs: If custom logic is implemented, check for any user exits or BAdIs that might affect transit time calculations.
  Documentation: Review SAP Notes and Knowledge Base Articles related to transportation management and transit time issues for additional insights and solutions.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the VW269 error and implement a suitable solution.