How To Fix VW318 - & loading point is not allowed if the customer is maintained

VW318 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VW - Shipment Processing Output

• Message number: 318

• Message text: & loading point is not allowed if the customer is maintained

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VW318 - Details

• The SAP error message VW318 typically indicates that there is an issue with the loading point configuration in relation to the customer master data. This error often arises in the context of sales and distribution (SD) processes, particularly when trying to create or process sales orders, deliveries, or shipments.
  Cause of Error VW318
  The error message "Loading point is not allowed if the customer is maintained" usually occurs due to one of the following reasons:
  
  
  Customer Master Data Configuration: The customer master data may have specific settings that restrict the use of certain loading points. This can happen if the customer is assigned to a specific shipping point or if there are restrictions based on the customer’s shipping conditions.
  
  
  Loading Point Settings: The loading point itself may not be configured correctly in the system. It might not be allowed for the specific customer or may not be set up to handle the type of