How To Fix VW819 - Checking means-of-transp.capacity for means-of-transp.type not possible

VW819 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VW - Shipment Processing Output

• Message number: 819

• Message text: Checking means-of-transp.capacity for means-of-transp.type not possible

What causes this issue?

The capacity check for the means-of-transport type could not be
executed. No means-of-transport type was specified.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Enter a means-of-transport type.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

VW819 - Details

• The SAP error message VW819 indicates that there is an issue with checking the means of transport capacity for a specific means of transport type. This error typically arises in the context of logistics and transportation management within SAP, particularly when dealing with transportation planning and execution.
  
  Cause:
  The error can be caused by several factors, including:
  
  
  Missing Configuration: The means of transport type may not be properly configured in the system. This includes missing capacity definitions or incorrect settings in the transport management configuration.
  
  
  Data Inconsistencies: There may be inconsistencies in the master data related to the means of transport, such as incorrect or missing entries in the transport master data.
  
  
  Transport Type Not Defined: The specific means of transport type being referenced may not be defined in the system, or it may not be active.
  
  
  Capacity Settings: The capacity settings for the means of transport type may not be set up correctly, leading to