How To Fix VW279 - Shipment costs calculation for shipment & has already started

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VW - Shipment Processing Output

• Message number: 279

• Message text: Shipment costs calculation for shipment & 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 VW279 - Shipment costs calculation for shipment & has already started ?

  The SAP error message VW279 indicates that there is an issue with the shipment cost calculation for a specific shipment that has already started. This typically occurs when there is an attempt to change or re-calculate shipment costs after the shipment process has begun, which is not allowed in SAP.
  Cause:
  
  Shipment Status: The shipment may be in a status that does not allow for changes to be made, such as "In Process" or "Completed."
  Cost Calculation Lock: The system may have locked the shipment for cost calculation to prevent inconsistencies.
  Incomplete Data: There may be missing or incorrect data that is preventing the cost calculation from being processed correctly.
  User Permissions: The user may not have the necessary permissions to perform cost calculations on shipments that are already in progress.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Shipment Status: Verify the status of the shipment. If it is in a status that does not allow changes, you may need to wait until it is completed or find a way to revert it to a status that allows changes.
  Review Shipment Data: Ensure that all necessary data for the shipment is complete and correct. This includes checking for missing cost elements or incorrect entries.
  Unlock Shipment: If the shipment is locked for cost calculation, you may need to unlock it. This typically requires administrative access or specific transaction codes to change the status.
  User Permissions: Ensure that the user attempting to perform the cost calculation has the appropriate permissions. If not, contact your SAP administrator to adjust the permissions.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific transaction codes or procedures related to shipment cost calculations.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as VT01N (Create Shipment), VT02N (Change Shipment), and VT03N (Display Shipment) to manage shipments effectively.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to shipment cost calculations.
  Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal IT support team for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the VW279 error and take appropriate action to resolve it.