How To Fix VW357 - Shipment type & in process & is outbound, not inboun

VW357 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VW - Shipment Processing Output

• Message number: 357

• Message text: Shipment type & in process & is outbound, not inboun

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VW357 - Details

• The SAP error message VW357 typically indicates an issue related to shipment processing in the SAP system. The message states that the shipment type is in process and is classified as outbound, not inbound. This can occur in various scenarios, particularly when dealing with logistics and transportation management.
  
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Shipment Type: The shipment type may not be correctly configured for the operation you are trying to perform. For example, if you are trying to process an inbound shipment but the system recognizes it as an outbound shipment.
  Status of Shipment: The shipment may already be in a processing status that does not allow for the action you are trying to perform (e.g., trying to change or delete a shipment that is already being processed).
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the shipment types or the associated transportation management settings.
  User Authorization: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to perform actions