How To Fix VW477 - Processing of capacity criteria; no shipments created

VW477 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VW - Shipment Processing Output

• Message number: 477

• Message text: Processing of capacity criteria; no shipments created

What causes this issue?

A shipment could not be generated due to the specified capacity
criteria. There are several reasons for this:
Each delivery has a certain weight or volume that exceeds the shipment
capacity.
The shipments created were so small that they have not met the
specified minimal criteria (minimum weight, minimum volume or minimum
number of deliveries per shipment). Therefore, the shipment was not
created.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

VW477 - Details

• The SAP error message VW477, which states "Processing of capacity criteria; no shipments created," typically occurs in the context of transportation management or logistics when the system is unable to create shipments due to capacity constraints or criteria not being met. Here’s a breakdown of the potential causes, solutions, and related information for this error:
  Causes:
  
  Capacity Constraints: The transportation resources (e.g., vehicles, containers) may be at full capacity, preventing the creation of new shipments.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration settings for transportation planning may not be set up correctly, leading to issues in shipment creation.
  Missing Master Data: Required master data (e.g., transportation lanes, shipping points, or vehicle data) may be incomplete or missing.
  Planning Parameters: The planning parameters set in the system may not align with the available resources or shipment requirements.
  Date and Time Issues: The planned shipment dates may fall outside of the available capacity or scheduling windows.
  Transportation Requirements: The transportation requirements may