How To Fix VW810 - Means-of-transport type & will be replaced by &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VW - Shipment Processing Output

• Message number: 810

• Message text: Means-of-transport type & will be replaced by &

What causes this issue?

The <DS:DE.VHART>shipping material type</> that was found in the
material master for the <DS:DE.TRMTYP>means of transport</> is
different from the <DS:DE.TRATY>means-of-transport type</> entered.

System Response

The means-of-transport type was overwritten by the shipping material
type in the material master. This only happens if the shipping material
type has a <DS:DE.VELTP>shipping unit category/> relevant for the
shipment</>.

How to fix this error?

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

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VW810 - Means-of-transport type & will be replaced by & ?

  The SAP error message VW810 indicates that there is an issue with the means of transport type in the system. Specifically, it means that the means of transport type you are trying to use is being replaced by another type. This can occur in various scenarios, such as during the creation of transportation documents or when processing shipments.
  Cause:
  
  Configuration Changes: The means of transport type you are trying to use may have been configured to be replaced by another type in the system settings.
  Master Data Issues: The master data for the means of transport may not be correctly maintained, leading to inconsistencies.
  Business Rules: There may be business rules or logic in place that dictate the use of specific means of transport based on certain conditions.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Configuration: Review the configuration settings for means of transport in the SAP system. You can do this by navigating to the relevant customizing settings in SPRO (SAP Project Reference Object).
  Review Master Data: Ensure that the master data for the means of transport is correctly maintained. Check if the transport type you are trying to use is still valid and not marked for deletion or replacement.
  Update Documents: If you are processing a document (like a shipment or delivery), check if you can update the document to use the new means of transport type that is being suggested.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific details on the means of transport configuration and any related business rules.
  Contact Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may want to use transaction codes like OVT0 (for maintaining means of transport) or SPRO (for configuration) to access the relevant settings.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message, as they may provide additional insights or patches that address the issue.
  User Exits or BAdIs: If there are custom developments in your SAP system, check if there are any user exits or BAdIs that might be affecting the means of transport logic.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the VW810 error and implement a suitable solution.