How To Fix VW804 - Goods types directory missing

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VW - Shipment Processing Output

• Message number: 804

• Message text: Goods types directory missing

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VW804 - Goods types directory missing ?

  The SAP error message VW804 indicates that the goods types directory is missing. This error typically occurs in the context of logistics and inventory management when the system is unable to find the necessary configuration for goods types that are required for processing goods movements.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The goods types directory may not have been set up correctly in the system. This could be due to a missing entry in the configuration tables.
  Transport Issues: If the system has recently undergone a transport of changes, the goods types directory may not have been included or may not have been transported correctly.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the goods types directory.
  System Upgrade or Migration: If the system has been upgraded or migrated, certain configurations may not have been carried over properly.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration: 
  
  Go to the configuration settings in SAP and verify that the goods types directory is set up correctly. You can check this in the following path:
  
  SPRO ? Logistics Execution ? Shipping ? Basic Shipping Functions ? Define Goods Types.
  
  
  Ensure that all necessary goods types are defined and active.
  
  
  
  Transport Requests:
  
  If the issue arose after a transport, check the transport logs to ensure that the goods types directory was included in the transport request.
  If it was not included, you may need to create a new transport request to include the missing configuration.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that the user encountering the error has the necessary authorizations to access the goods types directory. This can be checked in the user roles and profiles.
  
  
  
  System Check:
  
  If the system has been recently upgraded or migrated, check for any notes or documentation from SAP regarding post-upgrade activities that may need to be performed.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that may address this specific error message. There may be patches or updates that need to be applied.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP Support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like SPRO for configuration, SE11 for checking database tables, and SE37 for function modules related to goods movements.
  Tables: The relevant tables for goods types include T156 (Movement Type) and T156T (Movement Type Texts).
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on goods movement and configuration.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue related to the VW804 error message in SAP.