How To Fix VW638 - Text maint.not possible; Customizing shipment type &1 does not have &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VW - Shipment Processing Output

• Message number: 638

• Message text: Text maint.not possible; Customizing shipment type &1 does not have &2

What causes this issue?

You have attempted to switch to the tabstrip control for text
maintenance. A text determination procedure is required for text
maintenance, but the shipment type of the current shipment does not
contain any.

System Response

&COUNTER_0&

How to fix this error?

In Customizing <DS:TRAN.VOTX>(Define and assign text determination
procedure)</>, assign a text determination procedure to the shipment
type.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VW638 - Text maint.not possible; Customizing shipment type &1 does not have &2 ?

  The SAP error message VW638, which states "Text maintenance not possible; Customizing shipment type &1 does not have &2," typically occurs when you are trying to maintain text for a shipment type that has not been properly configured in the system. This error indicates that the specific shipment type you are working with does not have the required text type defined in the customizing settings.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Text Type Configuration: The shipment type you are trying to maintain does not have the specified text type (denoted by &2) configured in the customizing settings.
  Incorrect Shipment Type: You may be using a shipment type that is not intended for text maintenance.
  Customizing Settings Not Completed: The necessary customizing steps for the shipment type may not have been completed.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Customizing Settings:
  
  Go to the SAP Customizing Implementation Guide (IMG) by using transaction code SPRO.
  Navigate to the following path: Logistics Execution -> Shipping -> Basic Shipping Functions -> Shipment -> Define Shipment Types.
  Check if the shipment type (&1) is listed and verify if the text type (&2) is assigned to it.
  
  
  
  Add Missing Text Type:
  
  If the text type is not assigned, you will need to add it. You can do this by selecting the shipment type and adding the required text type in the configuration.
  
  
  
  Verify Text Types:
  
  Ensure that the text types you are trying to maintain are valid and correctly defined in the system. You can check this in the same customizing area.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If you are unsure about the required text types for your shipment type, consult the SAP documentation or your functional consultant for guidance.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the text maintenance again to ensure that the error is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as VT01N (Create Shipment) and VT02N (Change Shipment) to understand where the error occurs.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message for additional insights or patches that may address the issue.
  User Authorizations: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to maintain texts for the shipment type in question.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the VW638 error and successfully maintain the text for the specified shipment type.