How To Fix VY140 - Shipment costs &1 not saved because they contain no items

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VY - Messages for freight processing

• Message number: 140

• Message text: Shipment costs &1 not saved because they contain no items

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VY140 - Shipment costs &1 not saved because they contain no items ?

  The SAP error message VY140 indicates that shipment costs could not be saved because there are no items associated with the shipment. This typically occurs in the context of logistics and transportation management when trying to process shipment costs without any corresponding items.
  Cause:
  
  No Items in Shipment: The most common cause is that the shipment does not have any items associated with it. This could happen if the shipment was created without adding any goods or if the items were removed before saving.
  Incorrect Shipment Type: The shipment type may not be configured to allow for cost calculation or may not be set up correctly.
  Data Entry Error: There may have been an oversight during data entry, leading to the omission of items.
  System Configuration: There could be issues with the configuration of the shipment cost calculation in the SAP system.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Shipment Items: Verify that the shipment has items associated with it. If there are no items, you will need to add them to the shipment.
  Review Shipment Creation Process: Ensure that the process for creating shipments is being followed correctly and that items are being added as expected.
  Check Shipment Type Configuration: Review the configuration of the shipment type in the SAP system to ensure it allows for cost calculation and is set up correctly.
  Recreate Shipment: If the shipment is not valid or has been incorrectly set up, consider deleting it and recreating it with the correct items.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on handling shipment costs and items.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like VT01N (Create Shipment) or VT02N (Change Shipment) to manage shipments.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address known issues or provide additional guidance on this error.
  User Roles and Permissions: Ensure that the user has the necessary permissions to create and manage shipments and associated costs.
  Testing in Development Environment: If possible, replicate the issue in a development or test environment to better understand the cause and test potential solutions without affecting production data.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the VY140 error and successfully save shipment costs in SAP.