How To Fix WN855 - Transportation chain/staging time cannot be maintained for int. suppliers

WN855 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 855

• Message text: Transportation chain/staging time cannot be maintained for int. suppliers

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WN855 - Transportation chain/staging time cannot be maintained for int. suppliers ?

  The SAP error message WN855 indicates that there is an issue with maintaining the transportation chain or staging time for internal suppliers in the system. This error typically arises in the context of logistics and supply chain management, particularly when dealing with procurement processes involving internal suppliers.
  
  Cause:
  
  
  Configuration Issues: The error may occur if the system is not properly configured to handle transportation chains for internal suppliers. This could be due to missing settings in the material master or vendor master records.
  Master Data Inconsistencies: If the master data for the internal supplier is incomplete or incorrect, it can lead to this error. This includes missing transportation data or incorrect settings in the purchasing info records.
  System Limitations: The system may have limitations or restrictions on how transportation chains are defined for internal suppliers, which could lead to this error when trying to maintain or update them.
  Authorization Issues: Users may not have the