How To Fix VW809 - Shipping type & does not match shipping type & for route &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VW - Shipment Processing Output

• Message number: 809

• Message text: Shipping type & does not match shipping type & for route &

What causes this issue?

The shipping type of the item does not match the shipping type that is
assigned to the route.

System Response

Entry of route not allowed.

How to fix this error?

Enter a shipping type that is the same as the shipping type of the
route. The shipping types must be the same so that the deliveries can
be selected for the shipment.

Procedure for System Administrators

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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VW809 - Shipping type & does not match shipping type & for route & ?

  The SAP error message VW809 indicates a mismatch between the shipping type defined in the delivery document and the shipping type associated with the route in the system. This error typically occurs during the delivery process when the system checks the compatibility of the shipping type with the route assigned to the delivery.
  Cause:
  
  Shipping Type Mismatch: The shipping type in the delivery does not match the shipping type defined for the route in the route determination settings.
  Route Configuration: The route may not be configured correctly in the system, or the shipping type assigned to the route may not be appropriate for the delivery.
  Master Data Issues: There may be inconsistencies in the master data, such as the customer master or material master, which can lead to incorrect shipping type assignments.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Delivery Document: Review the delivery document to identify the shipping type assigned. You can do this by navigating to the delivery document in SAP and checking the shipping type field.
  Review Route Configuration: Go to the route determination settings in the SAP system (Transaction code: OV69) and verify the shipping type assigned to the route. Ensure that it matches the shipping type in the delivery.
  Adjust Master Data: If there are discrepancies in the customer master or material master data, update the relevant records to ensure that the shipping type is consistent with the route.
  Change Shipping Type: If necessary, you can change the shipping type in the delivery document to match the shipping type defined for the route.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or consult with your SAP support team for specific configuration settings related to shipping types and routes.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  OV69: Maintain Route Determination
  VL02N: Change Outbound Delivery
  
  
  Master Data: Ensure that the customer and material master records are correctly maintained with the appropriate shipping types.
  Customizing Settings: Check the customizing settings for shipping types and routes in the SAP system to ensure they are set up correctly.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the VW809 error and ensure that the shipping type and route are correctly aligned in your SAP system.