How To Fix VY095 - Shipment category not defined

VY095 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VY - Messages for freight processing

• Message number: 095

• Message text: Shipment category not defined

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VY095 - Shipment category not defined ?

  The SAP error message VY095, which states "Shipment category not defined," typically occurs when the system is unable to find a valid shipment category for the shipment document you are trying to process. This can happen in various scenarios, such as during the creation of a shipment or when trying to process an existing shipment.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The shipment category may not be defined in the system configuration. This can happen if the necessary settings have not been completed in the SAP system.
  Incorrect Shipment Type: The shipment type being used may not be correctly assigned to a shipment category.
  Master Data Issues: There may be issues with the master data related to the shipment, such as missing or incorrect entries in the relevant tables.
  Transport Management Configuration: If the transport management system is not properly configured, it may lead to this error.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Define Shipment Category:
  
  Go to the SAP Customizing Implementation Guide (SPRO).
  Navigate to Logistics