How To Fix VW821 - Maximum volume used by means of transport exceeded

VW821 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VW - Shipment Processing Output

• Message number: 821

• Message text: Maximum volume used by means of transport exceeded

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VW821 - Maximum volume used by means of transport exceeded ?

  The SAP error message VW821 "Maximum volume used by means of transport exceeded" typically occurs in the context of transportation management within SAP, particularly when dealing with shipments and logistics. This error indicates that the total volume of the goods being transported exceeds the maximum volume capacity defined for the means of transport (e.g., truck, container, etc.).
  
  Cause:
  
  Volume Exceeded: The total volume of the items in the shipment exceeds the defined capacity of the transport vehicle.
  Incorrect Configuration: The means of transport may not be configured correctly in the system, leading to discrepancies in volume calculations.
  Item Volume Misconfiguration: The volume of individual items may not be correctly defined in the material master data, leading to incorrect total volume calculations.
  Transport Unit Limitations: The transport unit (e.g., truck, container) may have specific limitations that are not being adhered to.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Transport Capacity: Review the maximum volume capacity defined for the means of transport in the