How To Fix VW378 - Leg determination: Point of depart.for subseq.leg taken from shipment &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VW - Shipment Processing Output

• Message number: 378

• Message text: Leg determination: Point of depart.for subseq.leg taken from shipment &

You determined legs for a shipment which has the leg indicator
'subsequent leg'.
In general, such a subsequent leg shipment does not start at the actual
point of departure of the deliveries (for example, the ship-to
parties). It starts at a transportation connection point where the
goods are reloaded from a means of transport for the main leg shipment
to a means of transport for the subsequent leg shipment. For example,
this can be a port in which a ship is lying (the main leg shipment)
from which the goods are reloaded onto trucks (the subsequent leg
shipments). The trucks transport the goods to the customer.
The system determines this point of departure from the shipment number
you specified since at least one of the deliveries of the current
subsequent leg shipment is in the main leg shipment.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VW378 - Leg determination: Point of depart.for subseq.leg taken from shipment & ?

  The SAP error message VW378, which states "Leg determination: Point of departure for subsequent leg taken from shipment," typically occurs in the context of transportation management within SAP. This error is related to the leg determination process in the Transportation Management (TM) module, where the system is trying to determine the correct point of departure for a subsequent leg of a transportation route.
  Cause:
  
  Missing or Incorrect Data: The error often arises when there is missing or incorrect data in the shipment or transportation planning documents. This could include missing details about the shipment legs, such as the point of departure or destination.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the transportation management settings, such as incorrect settings for leg determination or route planning.
  Inconsistent Master Data: Inconsistencies in master data, such as location data (e.g., plants, storage locations, or shipping points), can lead to this error.
  Transportation Lane Issues: If the transportation lanes are not properly defined or if there are issues with the routes, it can lead to problems in leg determination.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Shipment Data: Review the shipment data to ensure that all necessary fields are filled out correctly. Pay special attention to the points of departure and destination for each leg.
  Review Configuration: Check the configuration settings in the Transportation Management module. Ensure that the leg determination settings are correctly configured according to your business processes.
  Validate Master Data: Ensure that all relevant master data (e.g., locations, shipping points, and transportation lanes) is accurate and up to date. Correct any inconsistencies found.
  Analyze Transportation Lanes: Review the transportation lanes defined in the system. Ensure that they are correctly set up and that the routes are valid for the shipment being processed.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on leg determination and troubleshooting related errors.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes in SAP TM, such as /SCMTMS/LEGD for leg determination settings.
  User Forums: Consider visiting SAP community forums or user groups where similar issues may have been discussed, and solutions shared.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a consultant who specializes in SAP Transportation Management for further assistance.