How To Fix VY520 - For service provider &1, shipment cost calculation was 0

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VY - Messages for freight processing

• Message number: 520

• Message text: For service provider &1, shipment cost calculation was 0

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VY520 - For service provider &1, shipment cost calculation was 0 ?

  The SAP error message VY520 indicates that during the shipment cost calculation for a service provider, the system has determined that the calculated cost is zero. This can occur for various reasons, and understanding the cause is essential for resolving the issue. Here’s a breakdown of potential causes, solutions, and related information:
  Causes:
  
  
  Missing or Incorrect Master Data: The service provider's master data may be incomplete or incorrect. This includes missing pricing conditions, incorrect service provider details, or missing transportation lanes.
  
  
  Pricing Conditions: There may be no valid pricing conditions defined for the shipment. This can happen if the pricing procedure does not have the necessary condition types or if the conditions are not maintained for the specific service provider.
  
  
  Incorrect Shipment Data: The shipment data itself may be incorrect or incomplete, leading to a situation where the system cannot calculate costs.
  
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the shipment cost calculation in the system, such as missing settings in the customizing for transportation management.
  
  
  Currency Issues: If there are currency conversion issues or if the currency used in the shipment does not match the currency in the pricing conditions, it may lead to a zero cost calculation.
  
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Master Data: Verify that the service provider's master data is complete and accurate. Ensure that all necessary details, such as pricing conditions and transportation lanes, are correctly maintained.
  
  
  Review Pricing Conditions: Go to the pricing procedure and check if the necessary condition types are defined and active for the service provider. Ensure that the conditions are valid for the shipment date.
  
  
  Validate Shipment Data: Review the shipment data for completeness and correctness. Ensure that all required fields are filled out and that the data is accurate.
  
  
  Configuration Review: Check the configuration settings for shipment cost calculation in the SAP system. Ensure that all necessary settings are in place and that the system is configured to calculate costs correctly.
  
  
  Currency Check: Ensure that the currency used in the shipment matches the currency in the pricing conditions. If there are currency conversion issues, resolve them accordingly.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may want to use transaction codes like VT01N (Create Shipment) or VT02N (Change Shipment) to review and modify shipment details.
  Pricing Procedure: Use transaction code V/08 to review and maintain pricing procedures and conditions.
  Master Data Maintenance: Use transaction codes like BP (Business Partner) to maintain service provider data.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address known issues related to shipment cost calculations.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the VY520 error and implement the necessary solutions to resolve it. If the issue persists, consider reaching out to your SAP support team for further assistance.