How To Fix VW811 - Means of transport type & has invalid packaging material type &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VW - Shipment Processing Output

• Message number: 811

• Message text: Means of transport type & has invalid packaging material type &

What causes this issue?

The <DS:DE.TRATY>means of transport type</> was entered without a
<DS:DE.TRMTYP>means of transport</>. The <DS:DE.VHART>packaging
material type</> found for the means of transport type does not have
any <DS:DE.VELTP>packaging material category</> relevant for the
shipment.

System Response

The means of transport type entered cannot be used.

How to fix this error?

Enter a means of transport type that has a packaging material category
relevant for the shipment.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VW811 - Means of transport type & has invalid packaging material type & ?

  The SAP error message VW811 indicates that there is an issue with the means of transport type and the packaging material type in the context of logistics or transportation management. This error typically arises when the system is unable to validate the combination of the means of transport and the packaging material type specified in a transaction.
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Configuration: The means of transport type and packaging material type may not be correctly configured in the system. This could be due to missing or incorrect entries in the relevant master data.
  Incompatibility: The specified means of transport may not support the selected packaging material type. For example, certain transport types may not be compatible with specific packaging materials.
  Data Entry Error: There may be a typographical error or incorrect selection made by the user when entering the means of transport or packaging material type.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Verify the configuration settings for both the means of transport and packaging material types in the SAP system. Ensure that they are correctly defined and linked.
  Use transaction codes like SPRO to access the configuration settings and check the relevant settings under Logistics Execution or Transportation Management.
  
  
  
  Review Master Data:
  
  Check the master data for the means of transport and packaging material types. Ensure that they are correctly maintained in the system.
  Use transaction codes like MM03 (Display Material) to review the packaging material type and ensure it is valid for the selected means of transport.
  
  
  
  Validate Combinations:
  
  Ensure that the combination of means of transport and packaging material type is valid. You may need to consult documentation or guidelines that specify which combinations are allowed.
  
  
  
  Correct Data Entry:
  
  If the error is due to a data entry mistake, correct the entries in the transaction where the error occurred. Double-check the selections made for both the means of transport and packaging material type.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific details on the means of transport and packaging material types to understand their relationships and constraints.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as VL01N (Create Outbound Delivery), VL02N (Change Outbound Delivery), and VL03N (Display Outbound Delivery) where this error might occur.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message. You can search for VW811 in the SAP Support Portal.
  User Forums: Engage with SAP community forums or user groups where similar issues may have been discussed, and solutions shared.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the VW811 error and implement the necessary corrections to resolve it.