How To Fix VW642 - The combination entered for & is not permitted

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VW - Shipment Processing Output

• Message number: 642

• Message text: The combination entered for & is not permitted

What causes this issue?

The combination of values for &V1& is not permitted.

System Response

The system discontinues processing.

How to fix this error?

Correct your entry and perform the activity again.

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

The following entries are permitted for the point of departure:
either shipping point
or country of departure and departure zone
The following entries are permitted for the point of destination:
either customer number
or destination country and receiving zone.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VW642 - The combination entered for & is not permitted ?

  The SAP error message VW642 ("The combination entered for & is not permitted") typically occurs in the context of sales and distribution (SD) or materials management (MM) when there is an issue with the data entered in a transaction. This error indicates that the combination of fields or values you are trying to use is not valid according to the configuration or business rules set in the system.
  Causes:
  
  Invalid Data Combination: The combination of values entered in the transaction (e.g., sales organization, distribution channel, plant, material, etc.) does not exist in the system or is not allowed.
  Master Data Issues: The relevant master data (like customer master, material master, or pricing conditions) may not be set up correctly or may be missing.
  Configuration Settings: The configuration settings in the SAP system may not allow the combination of the selected values. This could be due to settings in the sales area, pricing, or other