How To Fix VW603 - No shipments specified for selection variant

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VW - Shipment Processing Output

• Message number: 603

• Message text: No shipments specified for selection variant

What causes this issue?

You have requested transportation info for shipments. However, no
shipment entries were found in the transfer table.

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?

If you have used the transportation info system using function call,
use function 'SD_GTIS_SET_RECNUM' to specify valid entries in the
transfer table in advance.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VW603 - No shipments specified for selection variant ?

  The SAP error message VW603 "No shipments specified for selection variant" typically occurs in the context of the SAP Transportation Management (TM) or Logistics Execution (LE) modules when trying to process shipments or perform actions related to shipment selection. This error indicates that the system could not find any shipments that match the criteria defined in the selection variant you are using.
  Causes:
  
  Incorrect Selection Variant: The selection variant you are using may not be configured correctly or may not match any existing shipments.
  No Shipments Available: There may simply be no shipments that meet the criteria specified in the selection variant (e.g., date range, status, etc.).
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to view or process the shipments.
  Data Issues: There may be data inconsistencies or missing data in the shipment records that prevent them from being selected.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Selection Variant:
  
  Review the selection variant settings to ensure that the criteria are correct and relevant to the shipments you expect to see.
  Modify the selection criteria to broaden the search parameters if necessary.
  
  
  
  Verify Shipments:
  
  Check if there are any shipments available in the system that meet the criteria. You can do this by manually searching for shipments using transaction codes like VT03N (Display Shipment) or VT02N (Change Shipment).
  Ensure that the shipments are in the correct status and are not archived or deleted.
  
  
  
  User Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the shipments. This may involve checking roles and permissions in the user profile.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency:
  
  Investigate if there are any data issues with the shipments. This may involve checking for missing or incorrect data in the shipment records.
  If necessary, run data consistency checks or consult with your SAP Basis or technical team to resolve any underlying data issues.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for more detailed information on the selection variant and shipment processing.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting SAP Notes for any known issues related to this error message.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as VT01N (Create Shipment), VT02N (Change Shipment), and VT03N (Display Shipment) for managing shipments.
  SAP Notes: Search for SAP Notes related to the VW603 error message in the SAP Support Portal for any patches or updates that may address the issue.
  Training and Documentation: Ensure that users are trained on how to use selection variants effectively and understand the implications of the criteria they set.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the VW603 error and implement a solution to resolve it.