How To Fix VW421 - WARNING: Database error: Shipment &2 has no header data

VW421 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VW - Shipment Processing Output

• Message number: 421

• Message text: WARNING: Database error: Shipment &2 has no header data

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VW421 - Details

• The SAP error message VW421, which states "WARNING: Database error: Shipment &2 has no header data," typically occurs in the context of logistics and transportation management within the SAP system. This error indicates that the system is trying to access shipment data, but it cannot find the corresponding header information for the specified shipment.
  
  Cause:
  
  
  Missing Header Data: The most common cause of this error is that the shipment document (identified by the shipment number &2) does not have any associated header data in the database. This could happen if the shipment was not created properly or if it was deleted or not saved correctly.
  
  
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the database, such as corruption or incomplete transactions that prevent the header data from being retrieved.
  
  
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to view the header data, leading to this warning.
  
  
  System 
  Configuration Issues: Incorrect configuration settings in