How To Fix VW636 - Enter a shipment number (required)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VW - Shipment Processing Output

• Message number: 636

• Message text: Enter a shipment number (required)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VW636 - Enter a shipment number (required) ?

  The SAP error message VW636 "Enter a shipment number (required)" typically occurs in the context of logistics and transportation management within the SAP system. This error indicates that a shipment number is required for the operation you are trying to perform, but it has not been provided.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Shipment Number: The most common cause is that the user has not entered a shipment number in the relevant field.
  Incorrect Transaction: The transaction you are trying to execute may require a shipment number, and if you are in the wrong transaction or screen, it may not be applicable.
  Data Entry Error: There may have been a mistake in data entry, such as accidentally deleting the shipment number or not saving it properly.
  System Configuration: In some cases, the system configuration may require a shipment number for certain processes, and if it is not set up correctly, it can lead to this error.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Enter a Shipment Number: