How To Fix VW358 - Company code of transportation planning point in process & is different

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VW - Shipment Processing Output

• Message number: 358

• Message text: Company code of transportation planning point in process & is different

What causes this issue?

You specified in the variant for selecting deliveries that the system
should select only deliveries from the transportation planning point's
company code.
This requirement can only be met if only one company code is valid for
all the different processes carried out to create a transportation
chain. However, the transportation planning points specified in these
processes refer to different company codes.

System Response

In this case, the system issues an error message.

How to fix this error?

Change the transportation planning point by choosing the 'Maintain'
button in the 'Data and options' field of the relevant process. By
doing this, you reach the maintenance screen. Here you can change the
transportation planning point.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VW358 - Company code of transportation planning point in process & is different ?

  The SAP error message VW358 indicates that there is a mismatch between the company code of the transportation planning point and the company code of the document being processed. This typically occurs in the context of transportation management or logistics processes where the system expects consistency in company codes across related documents.
  Cause:
  
  Different Company Codes: The transportation planning point (TPP) is assigned to a specific company code, and if the document (like a sales order, delivery, or shipment) is associated with a different company code, this error will occur.
  Configuration Issues: There may be a misconfiguration in the settings for transportation planning points or company codes in the SAP system.
  Data Entry Errors: Incorrect data entry when creating or processing documents can lead to this mismatch.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Company Code Assignment:
  
  Verify the company code assigned to the transportation planning point in the configuration settings.
  Ensure that the document you are processing (e.g., sales order, delivery) is associated with the same company code.
  
  
  
  Adjust Document Company Code:
  
  If the document is incorrectly assigned to a different company code, you may need to change the company code of the document to match the transportation planning point.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings in SAP (Transaction SPRO) and check the settings for transportation planning points and their associated company codes.
  Ensure that the transportation planning point is correctly configured for the intended company code.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on transportation planning points and company code configurations.
  
  
  
  User Training:
  
  Ensure that users involved in creating or processing documents are trained on the importance of maintaining consistent company codes.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like SPRO for configuration, VT01N for creating shipments, or VL01N for creating deliveries.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the VW358 error and ensure that your transportation planning processes run smoothly.