How To Fix VW278 - Shipment costs calculation for &. stage has already started

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VW - Shipment Processing Output

• Message number: 278

• Message text: Shipment costs calculation for &. stage has already started

What causes this issue?

You changed the document. This change may be relevant for calculating
the shipment costs.
However, the system already started to calculate the shipment costs. As
a result, inconsistencies may occur.

System Response

In this case, the system issues a warning.

How to fix this error?

Check whether the shipment costs have to be calculated again.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VW278 - Shipment costs calculation for &. stage has already started ?

  The SAP error message VW278 indicates that the shipment costs calculation for a specific stage has already started. This typically occurs in the context of logistics and transportation management within SAP, particularly when dealing with shipment processing.
  Cause:
  The error usually arises when:
  
  Duplicate Processing: An attempt is made to recalculate shipment costs for a stage that is already in the process of being calculated.
  System Locking: The system may have a lock on the shipment due to ongoing processing, preventing further calculations.
  Workflow Issues: There may be issues with the workflow or process that is managing the shipment costs, leading to conflicts.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the VW278 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Shipment Status: Verify the status of the shipment in question. If the shipment is already being processed, you may need to wait until the current calculation is complete.
  
  
  Review Logs: Check the application logs or transaction logs for any additional error messages or warnings that might provide more context about the issue.
  
  
  Release Locks: If you have access, you can check for any locks on the shipment and release them if necessary. This can be done using transaction codes like SM12 (to view and delete locks).
  
  
  Reprocess the Shipment: If the shipment is stuck in a processing state, you may need to cancel the current calculation and reprocess the shipment costs. This can often be done through the shipment processing transaction.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Review SAP documentation or notes related to shipment cost calculations for any specific guidance or known issues.
  
  
  Contact Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting SAP Notes for further assistance.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as:
  
  VT01N: Create Shipment
  VT02N: Change Shipment
  VT03N: Display Shipment
  V/76: Shipment Cost Calculation
  
  
  SAP Notes: Search for SAP Notes related to shipment cost calculations and error VW278 for any patches or updates that may address the issue.
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the appropriate permissions to perform shipment cost calculations and access related transactions.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to diagnose and resolve the VW278 error effectively.