How To Fix VW572 - Saving not possible because external shipment numbers missing

VW572 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VW - Shipment Processing Output

• Message number: 572

• Message text: Saving not possible because external shipment numbers missing

What causes this issue?

You have attempted to save one or several shipments that require the
assignment of an external shipment number because of the number range
setting in the shipment type. However, external shipment numbers have
not been assigned for all the shipments to be saved. There are still
shipments with temporary numbers ($0001, $0002,...).

System Response

The save process is cancelled.

How to fix this error?

On the overview screen, proceed to the "Identification" section and
enter the external shipment number there. Then start the save process
once again.

Procedure for System Administrators

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

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

VW572 - Details

• The SAP error message VW572, "Saving not possible because external shipment numbers missing," typically occurs in the context of logistics and transportation management within the SAP system. This error indicates that the system is unable to save a shipment document because it lacks the necessary external shipment numbers.
  
  Cause:
  The error is usually caused by one of the following reasons:
  
  Missing External Shipment Numbers: The shipment document you are trying to save does not have the required external shipment numbers populated. This could be due to a failure in data entry or a missing integration with external systems that provide these numbers.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the SAP system that are not set up correctly, leading to the requirement for external shipment numbers not being met.
  Data Transfer Issues: If the shipment data is being transferred from another system (like a third-party logistics provider), there may be issues in the data