How To Fix VW440 - Overview for shipments that can be archived

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VW - Shipment Processing Output

• Message number: 440

• Message text: Overview for shipments that can be archived

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VW440 - Overview for shipments that can be archived ?

  The SAP error message VW440 typically relates to the archiving of shipment documents in the SAP system. This message indicates that there are certain conditions or criteria that must be met for shipments to be eligible for archiving. Here’s a breakdown of the cause, potential solutions, and related information for this error message:
  Cause
  The VW440 error message usually arises when:
  
  Incomplete Shipment Data: The shipment may have incomplete or inconsistent data that prevents it from being archived.
  Open Items: There are still open items or transactions associated with the shipment that need to be resolved before archiving can occur.
  Archiving Object Configuration: The configuration settings for the archiving object related to shipments may not be correctly set up.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to perform archiving operations.
  
  Solution
  To resolve the VW440 error message, consider the following steps:
  
  
  Check Shipment Status: Ensure that the shipment is complete and that all related documents (like delivery notes, invoices, etc.) are processed and closed.
  
  
  Review Open Items: Use transaction codes like VL03N (Display Outbound Delivery) or VT03N (Display Shipment) to check for any open items related to the shipment. Resolve any outstanding issues.
  
  
  Archiving Object Configuration: Verify the configuration settings for the archiving object in transaction SARA. Ensure that the criteria for archiving shipments are correctly defined.
  
  
  Authorization Check: Ensure that the user attempting to archive has the necessary authorizations. This can be checked in transaction SU53 or by consulting with your SAP security team.
  
  
  Use Archiving Transaction: Use the appropriate archiving transaction (like SARA) to initiate the archiving process. Follow the steps to select the correct archiving object and execute the archiving run.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to archiving shipments for any specific requirements or additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  Related Information
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may provide additional insights or fixes related to the VW440 error message.
  Archiving Process: Familiarize yourself with the general archiving process in SAP, including the prerequisites and post-archiving activities.
  Transaction Codes: Common transaction codes related to shipment and archiving include:
  
  SARA - Archive Administration
  VL01N - Create Outbound Delivery
  VL02N - Change Outbound Delivery
  VT01N - Create Shipment
  VT02N - Change Shipment
  
  
  
  By following these steps and checking the related information, you should be able to address the VW440 error message and successfully archive the relevant shipments in your SAP system.