How To Fix VY403 - Archiving terminated. No shipment cost types exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VY - Messages for freight processing

• Message number: 403

• Message text: Archiving terminated. No shipment cost types exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VY403 - Archiving terminated. No shipment cost types exist ?

  The SAP error message VY403, which states "Archiving terminated. No shipment cost types exist," typically occurs during the archiving process of shipment documents in the SAP system. This error indicates that the system could not find any shipment cost types associated with the shipment documents that are being archived.
  Cause:
  
  
  Missing Shipment Cost Types: The primary cause of this error is that there are no shipment cost types defined in the system for the shipment documents you are trying to archive. Shipment cost types are necessary for the archiving process to categorize and manage the costs associated with shipments.
  
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the shipment cost type settings or the related customizing settings in the SAP system.
  
  
  Data Integrity Issues: There could be data integrity issues where the shipment documents do not have the necessary cost type information populated.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Shipment Cost Types:
  
  Go to the transaction code SPRO to access the SAP Customizing Implementation Guide.
  Navigate to Logistics Execution > Shipping > Basic Shipping Functions > Shipment Cost > Define Shipment Cost Types.
  Ensure that the necessary shipment cost types are defined and active.
  
  
  
  Review Shipment Documents:
  
  Use transaction codes like VT03N (Display Shipment) to review the shipment documents that are causing the error.
  Check if the shipment documents have associated cost types. If not, you may need to create or assign the appropriate cost types.
  
  
  
  Update Configuration:
  
  If the shipment cost types are missing due to configuration issues, you may need to update the configuration settings to ensure that the system can recognize and process the shipment cost types correctly.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Check:
  
  Perform a data consistency check to ensure that all shipment documents have the necessary information. You can use transaction codes like SE16N to check the relevant database tables for shipment costs.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to shipment cost types and archiving processes for any additional guidance or updates.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance. They may provide specific notes or patches that address the issue.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SPRO, VT03N, and SE16N for configuration and data checks.
  SAP Notes: Search for SAP Notes related to archiving and shipment cost types in the SAP Support Portal for any known issues or fixes.
  Documentation: Review the SAP Help Portal for detailed documentation on shipment processing and archiving.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the VY403 error and successfully archive your shipment documents.