How To Fix VW479 - Shipment volume & fails to meet minimum volume of &

VW479 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VW - Shipment Processing Output

• Message number: 479

• Message text: Shipment volume & fails to meet minimum volume of &

What causes this issue?

The system has generated a shipment whose total volume is lower than
the minimum volume.
This means that the shipment document was not created and the delivery
has not been assigned to a shipment.

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?

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

VW479 - Details

• The SAP error message VW479 indicates that a shipment's volume does not meet the minimum volume requirement set in the system. This error typically occurs during the shipment processing in the logistics module, particularly when dealing with transportation and shipment planning.
  
  Cause:
  
  Minimum Volume Requirement: The shipment has a defined minimum volume that must be met for the shipment to be processed. If the total volume of the items in the shipment is below this threshold, the error will be triggered.
  Configuration Settings: The minimum volume requirement may be configured in the system settings for specific shipping points, transportation lanes, or material types.
  Incorrect Data Entry: There may be an issue with the data entered for the shipment, such as incorrect weights or volumes for the items being shipped.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Shipment Volume: Review the total volume of the items included in the shipment. Ensure that it meets or exceeds the minimum volume requirement.
  Adjust Shipment Details: