How To Fix VY118 - The shipment cost document was not saved (error during transmission)

VY118 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VY - Messages for freight processing

• Message number: 118

• Message text: The shipment cost document was not saved (error during transmission)

What causes this issue?

An error occurred during transmission of a shipment cost item to the
numerous service entry sheets. You cannot save this document, because
if you do, the shipment costs will only be partially transmitted to
FI/CO.

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?

Remove the error listed in the log before you retransmit the shipment
cost document to FI/CO.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VY118 - The shipment cost document was not saved (error during transmission) ?

  The SAP error message VY118, which states "The shipment cost document was not saved (error during transmission)," typically occurs during the process of creating or processing shipment cost documents in the SAP system. This error can arise due to various reasons, including issues with data transmission, configuration problems, or system errors.
  Causes:
  
  Network Issues: Problems with the network connection between the SAP system and the external system (if applicable) can lead to transmission errors.
  Configuration Errors: Incorrect configuration settings in the shipment cost document processing or related modules can cause failures during document saving.
  Data Issues: Missing or incorrect data in the shipment cost document can prevent it from being saved.
  Authorization Issues: Lack of proper authorizations for the user trying to save the document can lead to this error.
  System Errors: Bugs or issues within the SAP system itself, such as inconsistencies in the database or application errors.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Network Connectivity: Ensure that there are no