How To Fix WN080 - Goods recipient & has no unloading points assigned to it

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WN - Plant master data maintenance (integrated)

• Message number: 080

• Message text: Goods recipient & has no unloading points assigned to it

What causes this issue?

The maintenance of the unloading point for the receiving point is
linked to the unloading points defined in the customer master record
of the goods recipient.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WN080 - Goods recipient & has no unloading points assigned to it ?

  The SAP error message WN080 indicates that the goods recipient (usually a vendor or customer) does not have any unloading points assigned to it in the system. This can occur during the processing of goods movements, such as when creating a delivery or a goods receipt.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Unloading Points: The primary cause of this error is that the goods recipient (vendor or customer) does not have any unloading points defined in their master data.
  Incorrect Master Data: The master data for the goods recipient may be incomplete or incorrectly maintained.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration settings related to unloading points in the system.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the WN080 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check the Master Data:
  
  Go to the vendor or customer master data in SAP (transaction codes like XK02 for vendors or XD02 for customers).
  Verify if unloading points are assigned to the goods recipient. If not, you will need to add them.
  
  
  
  Assign Unloading Points:
  
  In the vendor or customer master data, navigate to the relevant section (usually under the "Shipping" or "Logistics" tab) where unloading points can be maintained.
  Add the necessary unloading points, ensuring that they are correctly defined with the appropriate details (e.g., unloading point name, address, etc.).
  
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  If you have the necessary authorizations, check the configuration settings related to unloading points in the SAP system (transaction code SPRO).
  Ensure that the settings for unloading points are correctly configured according to your business requirements.
  
  
  
  Test the Changes:
  
  After making the necessary changes, try to perform the action that triggered the error again (e.g., creating a delivery or goods receipt) to see if the issue is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Unloading Points: Unloading points are specific locations where goods can be unloaded. They are important for logistics and transportation management within SAP.
  Master Data Maintenance: Regular maintenance of master data is crucial for smooth operations in SAP. Ensure that all relevant data is kept up to date.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help files for detailed instructions on maintaining vendor and customer master data, as well as unloading points.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be necessary to consult with your SAP support team or a functional consultant for further investigation.