How To Fix VW538 - Tender not possible for shipment & (stages missing)

VW538 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VW - Shipment Processing Output

• Message number: 538

• Message text: Tender not possible for shipment & (stages missing)

What causes this issue?

The status 'Write out' could not be set to 'Write out from shipper'
because no sections were entered for the transfer.

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?

Determine or enter a route for the transfer and set the status
manually.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

VW538 - Details

• The SAP error message VW538, which states "Tender not possible for shipment & (stages missing)," typically occurs in the context of transportation management within SAP. This error indicates that the system cannot create a tender for a shipment because certain required stages or steps in the shipment process are missing.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Stages: The shipment may not have all the necessary stages defined. For example, stages like planning, execution, or confirmation might be incomplete or missing.
  Incomplete Shipment Data: The shipment might lack essential data such as delivery details, route information, or carrier assignment.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be issues with the configuration of the transportation management module, such as missing settings for tendering processes.
  Status Issues: The shipment might be in a status that does not allow for tendering, such as being in a draft state or not fully released.
  Master Data Issues: Problems with master data, such as missing or incorrect vendor or customer