How To Fix VW816 - Checking means-of-transport capacity not possible. No criteria

VW816 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VW - Shipment Processing Output

• Message number: 816

• Message text: Checking means-of-transport capacity not possible. No criteria

What causes this issue?

The system could not check the capacity for weight and volume of a
means of transport. No weight or volume was specified for the
deliveries or shipments.

System Response

The capacity limitation for a means of transport cannot be compared
with the weight and volume of the deliveries and/or shipments.

How to fix this error?

Enter the weight or volume of the deliveries.

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 VW816 - Checking means-of-transport capacity not possible. No criteria ?

  The SAP error message VW816, which states "Checking means-of-transport capacity not possible. No criteria," typically occurs in the context of transportation management within SAP. This error indicates that the system is unable to check the capacity of the means of transport (like trucks, ships, etc.) because there are no criteria defined for the capacity check.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The system may not have the necessary configuration set up for checking the capacity of the means of transport. This could include missing transport capacity definitions or criteria.
  Transport Type Not Defined: The transport type may not be defined correctly in the system, leading to the inability to check its capacity.
  Incorrect Master Data: The master data for the means of transport may be incomplete or incorrect, which can prevent the system from performing the capacity check.
  Transport Planning Settings: The settings for transport planning may not be properly configured, leading to the absence of criteria for