How To Fix VW814 - Packaging material type & not maintained for means of transport &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VW - Shipment Processing Output

• Message number: 814

• Message text: Packaging material type & not maintained for means of transport &

What causes this issue?

In the material master there is no <DS:DE.VHART>packaging material type
</> &V1& maintained for the material (<DS:DE.TRMTYP>means of transport
</>) &V2&.

System Response

The system does not allow use of the means of transport entered.

How to fix this error?

Enter a means of transport that has an appropriate packaging material
type assigned to it.

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 VW814 - Packaging material type & not maintained for means of transport & ?

  The SAP error message VW814 indicates that a packaging material type has not been maintained for a specific means of transport. This error typically arises in the context of logistics and transportation management within SAP, particularly when dealing with packaging materials and their association with transport means.
  Cause:
  The error occurs when:
  
  A packaging material type is required for a specific means of transport, but it has not been defined in the system.
  The configuration for packaging materials in the system is incomplete or incorrect.
  The transport means being used does not have the necessary packaging material type assigned to it.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the VW814 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Packaging Material Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code SPRO to access the SAP Customizing Implementation Guide.
  Navigate to the relevant section for logistics and packaging materials.
  Ensure that the packaging material types are correctly defined and maintained.
  
  
  
  Maintain Packaging Material Type:
  
  Use transaction code MM02 to modify the material master for the packaging material type.
  Ensure that the packaging material type is assigned to the relevant means of transport.
  
  
  
  Assign Packaging Material to Transport Means:
  
  Use transaction code OVL2 to maintain the assignment of packaging materials to means of transport.
  Ensure that the packaging material type is linked to the correct transport means.
  
  
  
  Check Transport Configuration:
  
  Verify the configuration settings for the means of transport in the system.
  Ensure that all necessary fields are filled out and that the transport means is properly set up.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, perform a test to see if the error persists.
  Try to execute the transaction that triggered the error again to confirm that it has been resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on packaging materials and transport management.
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SPRO - Customizing Implementation Guide
  MM02 - Change Material Master
  OVL2 - Maintain Packaging Material Types
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a functional consultant who specializes in logistics and transportation management.