How To Fix VW893 - Shipment type or planning point of forwarding agent & not defined

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VW - Shipment Processing Output

• Message number: 893

• Message text: Shipment type or planning point of forwarding agent & not defined

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VW893 - Shipment type or planning point of forwarding agent & not defined ?

  The SAP error message VW893 indicates that there is an issue with the shipment type or planning point of the forwarding agent not being defined in the system. This error typically arises during the creation or processing of shipments in the SAP system, particularly in the Logistics Execution (LE) module.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The shipment type or planning point for the forwarding agent has not been configured in the system.
  Incorrect Master Data: The forwarding agent's master data may not be set up correctly, or the relevant shipment type is not assigned to the forwarding agent.
  Transport Planning: The transport planning settings may not be properly defined, leading to the inability to process shipments.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the VW893 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Shipment Type Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for shipment types in SAP. This can typically be found under:
  
  SPRO ? Logistics Execution ? Shipping ? Basic Shipping Functions ? Shipment ? Define Shipment Types.
  
  
  Ensure that the shipment type you are trying to use is defined and configured correctly.
  
  
  
  Verify Forwarding Agent Master Data:
  
  Check the master data for the forwarding agent in the system. Ensure that the forwarding agent is correctly set up and that the relevant shipment type is assigned.
  You can check this in the transaction code V/59 (for forwarding agents) or V/54 (for shipment types).
  
  
  
  Check Planning Point Settings:
  
  Ensure that the planning point for the forwarding agent is defined. This can be checked in the configuration settings for transport planning.
  You can navigate to:
  
  SPRO ? Logistics Execution ? Transportation ? Basic Transportation Functions ? Define Planning Points.
  
  
  
  
  
  Review Transport Planning Settings:
  
  Ensure that the transport planning settings are correctly defined and that they align with the shipment type and forwarding agent being used.
  
  
  
  Test the Configuration:
  
  After making any changes, test the configuration by attempting to create or process a shipment again to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as VT01N (Create Shipment), VT02N (Change Shipment), and VT03N (Display Shipment) for testing purposes.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed guidance on shipment types and forwarding agents.
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to shipment types and forwarding agent configurations.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP Basis or functional team for further investigation, as there may be additional underlying issues or configurations that need to be addressed.