How To Fix VW401 - Archiving terminated. There are no shipping types

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VW - Shipment Processing Output

• Message number: 401

• Message text: Archiving terminated. There are no shipping types

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VW401 - Archiving terminated. There are no shipping types ?

  The SAP error message "VW401 Archiving terminated. There are no shipping types" typically occurs during the archiving process in the SAP system, particularly in the context of logistics and shipping. This error indicates that the archiving process could not be completed because there are no valid shipping types available for the documents being processed.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Shipping Types: The primary cause of this error is that the system cannot find any shipping types defined in the configuration for the archiving process. Shipping types are essential for categorizing and processing shipping documents.
  Configuration Issues: There may be a misconfiguration in the shipping types or the archiving settings in the SAP system.
  Data Integrity Issues: There could be issues with the data integrity in the database, leading to the absence of expected shipping types.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Shipping Type Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings in SAP (Transaction Code: SPRO).
  Navigate to the relevant area for shipping and logistics (e.g., Logistics Execution > Shipping > Basic Shipping Functions > Define Shipping Types).
  Ensure that the necessary shipping types are defined and active.
  
  
  
  Review Archiving Settings:
  
  Check the archiving settings for shipping documents (Transaction Code: SARA).
  Ensure that the archiving object related to shipping is correctly configured and that the necessary shipping types are included in the archiving criteria.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Check:
  
  Run a consistency check on the shipping documents to ensure that all required data is present and correct.
  Use transaction codes like SE16 or SE11 to inspect the relevant database tables for any inconsistencies.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to archiving and shipping types for any specific instructions or known issues.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the configuration and data, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance. They may provide patches or additional guidance based on the specific version of SAP you are using.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SPRO (Customizing)
  SARA (Archiving Administration)
  SE16/SE11 (Data Browser/Table Display)
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to the SAP Help Portal for detailed documentation on archiving processes and shipping configurations.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue causing the VW401 error message in your SAP system.