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Message type: E = Error
Message class: W# -
Message number: 804
Message text: Please enter a valid shipping point
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W#804
- Please enter a valid shipping point ?The SAP error message W#804, which states "Please enter a valid shipping point," typically occurs in the context of logistics and shipping processes within the SAP system. This error indicates that the system is unable to recognize or validate the shipping point entered in the transaction.
Causes:
- Invalid Shipping Point: The shipping point entered does not exist in the system or is not active.
- Configuration Issues: The shipping point may not be properly configured in the system settings.
- Master Data Issues: The material or customer master data may not be linked to a valid shipping point.
- Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the shipping point.
- Data Entry Errors: There may be typographical errors in the shipping point entry.
Solutions:
Verify Shipping Point:
- Check if the shipping point entered is correct. Ensure there are no typographical errors.
- Use transaction code
OVL2
to view the list of shipping points and confirm the validity of the shipping point.Check Configuration:
- Ensure that the shipping point is properly configured in the system. You can check this in the configuration settings under Logistics Execution.
- Make sure that the shipping point is assigned to the relevant plant and is active.
Review Master Data:
- Check the material master and customer master data to ensure they are linked to the correct shipping point.
- Use transaction codes
MM03
for material master andVD03
for customer master to review the relevant data.User Authorizations:
- Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access and use the shipping point. This may require coordination with the SAP security team.
Consult Documentation:
- Review SAP documentation or help files for additional context on shipping points and their configuration.
Contact Support:
- If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.
Related Information:
OVL2
(Shipping Point Configuration), MM03
(Material Master Display), and VD03
(Customer Master Display).By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue related to the W#804 error message in SAP.
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