How To Fix VW385 - No external number assignment defined for shipment type &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VW - Shipment Processing Output

• Message number: 385

• Message text: No external number assignment defined for shipment type &

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VW385 - No external number assignment defined for shipment type & ?

  The SAP error message VW385 "No external number assignment defined for shipment type &" typically occurs when you are trying to create a shipment in SAP, but the system cannot find a configuration for external number assignment for the specified shipment type. This can happen in the context of logistics and transportation management.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The shipment type you are trying to use does not have an external number assignment defined in the system.
  Incorrect Shipment Type: The shipment type you are using may not be set up correctly or may not be intended for external number assignment.
  Customizing Settings: The customizing settings for shipment types may not have been properly maintained.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Shipment Type Configuration:
  
  Go to the SAP Customizing Implementation Guide (IMG) by using transaction code SPRO.
  Navigate to Logistics Execution > Transportation > Basic Transportation Functions > Shipment > Define Shipment Types.
  Find the shipment type that is causing the error and check if the "External Number Assignment" option is set. If it is not, you will need to configure it.
  
  
  
  Define External Number Assignment:
  
  In the same configuration area, ensure that you have defined an external number range for the shipment type.
  You may need to create a new number range or assign an existing one to the shipment type.
  
  
  
  Check Number Range Object:
  
  Ensure that the number range object associated with the shipment type is correctly defined and active.
  You can check this in the transaction code SNRO (Number Range Objects) to see if the number range is defined and has been assigned correctly.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, try to create the shipment again to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If you are unsure about the configuration, refer to SAP documentation or consult with your SAP Basis or functional consultant for assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SPRO for customizing settings.
  SNRO for checking number range objects.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional guidance.
  User Authorization: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to the shipment type configuration.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the VW385 error and successfully create shipments in SAP.