How To Fix VW628 - There are no deadlines for the selected deliveries/shipments

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VW - Shipment Processing Output

• Message number: 628

• Message text: There are no deadlines for the selected deliveries/shipments

What causes this issue?

In the shipment stages, no planned or actual deadlines are specified
for departure and arrival of the selected deliveries.

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

System Response

The diagram showing deadlines is not displayed

How to fix this error?

Maintain the deadlines in the shipment stages and carry out the
function again.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VW628 - There are no deadlines for the selected deliveries/shipments ?

  The SAP error message VW628, "There are no deadlines for the selected deliveries/shipments," typically occurs in the context of logistics and transportation management when trying to process deliveries or shipments that do not have any associated deadlines. This can happen in various scenarios, such as when trying to create a transport order or when attempting to schedule deliveries.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Deadline Data: The deliveries or shipments you are trying to process do not have any deadlines defined in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration settings for deadlines in the relevant logistics or transportation management module may not be set up correctly.
  Delivery Status: The status of the delivery or shipment may not allow for deadlines to be assigned or processed.
  Master Data Issues: There may be issues with the master data related to the deliveries or shipments, such as missing or incorrect information.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Deadline Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings in SAP and ensure that deadlines are properly defined for the relevant delivery types or shipment types.
  Check the settings in the relevant customizing transaction (e.g., SPRO) under Logistics Execution or Transportation Management.
  
  
  
  Review Delivery/Shipment Data:
  
  Verify the selected deliveries or shipments to ensure they have the necessary data and are in a status that allows for deadlines to be processed.
  Check if the deliveries have been created correctly and if they are complete.
  
  
  
  Update Master Data:
  
  Ensure that all relevant master data (e.g., customer, vendor, material) is complete and accurate.
  If necessary, update the master data to include any missing information.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on handling deadlines in your version of SAP.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes that may help in troubleshooting, such as VL01N (Create Outbound Delivery), VL02N (Change Outbound Delivery), or VT01N (Create Transport Order).
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message, as they may provide additional insights or patches that could resolve the issue.
  User Forums: Engage with SAP community forums or user groups where similar issues may have been discussed, and solutions shared.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the VW628 error and implement a solution to resolve it.