How To Fix VW270 - Travelling time total exceeds transit time of route

VW270 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VW - Shipment Processing Output

• Message number: 270

• Message text: Travelling time total exceeds transit time of route

What causes this issue?

You have specified travelling times for the preliminary leg, main leg
and/or subsequent leg shipment. The total of these times is greater
than the total transit time specified in the route definition. These
specifications are of no use to transportation planning.

System Response

The entry is not accepted.

How to fix this error?

Specify the travelling times for the preliminary, main and subsequent
legs so that their sum is less than the route transit time.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

VW270 - Details

• The SAP error message VW270, "Travelling time total exceeds transit time of route," typically occurs in the context of transportation planning and logistics within the SAP system, particularly when dealing with shipment processing in the SAP Transportation Management (TM) module or related areas.
  
  Cause:
  This error indicates that the total calculated traveling time for a shipment exceeds the allowed transit time for the specified route. This can happen due to several reasons:
  
  Incorrect Route Configuration: The route may not be configured correctly, leading to unrealistic transit times.
  Travel Time Calculation Issues: The system may be calculating travel times based on incorrect parameters, such as speed limits, distance, or traffic conditions.
  Data Entry Errors: Incorrect data entry for shipment details, such as departure and arrival times, can lead to discrepancies in travel time calculations.
  Route Restrictions: There may be restrictions or limitations on the route that are not accounted for in the planning process.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the VW270