How To Fix WRF_PRC_SCD427 - No transportation chain entered for supplier &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WRF_PRC_SCD - Purchasing Scheduling Seasonal Procurement

• Message number: 427

• Message text: No transportation chain entered for supplier &1

What causes this issue?

A transportation chain could not be determined for the vendor.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Edit the transportation ID in the vendor master.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WRF_PRC_SCD427 - No transportation chain entered for supplier &1 ?

  The SAP error message WRF_PRC_SCD427 indicates that there is no transportation chain defined for a specific supplier in the system. This error typically arises in the context of supply chain management, particularly when dealing with logistics and transportation planning.
  Cause:
  The error occurs when:
  
  A supplier is being processed for which no transportation chain has been defined in the system.
  The system is unable to determine how to transport goods from the supplier to the required destination due to missing configuration.
  The relevant master data for the supplier or the transportation chain is incomplete or incorrectly set up.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Transportation Chain Configuration:
  
  Go to the relevant configuration settings in SAP (usually in the Logistics or Supply Chain Management module).
  Ensure that a transportation chain is defined for the supplier in question. This can typically be done in the customizing settings under the transportation management section.
  
  
  
  Maintain Supplier Master Data:
  
  Verify the supplier master data to ensure that all necessary fields related to transportation are filled out correctly.
  Check if the supplier is assigned to the correct transportation chain.
  
  
  
  Define Transportation Chains:
  
  If no transportation chain exists, you may need to create one. This involves defining the routes, modes of transport, and any other relevant parameters that dictate how goods should be transported from the supplier.
  
  
  
  Check for Missing Entries:
  
  Ensure that there are no missing entries in the relevant tables that link suppliers to transportation chains. This may involve checking the configuration tables or using transaction codes like SPRO to navigate to the relevant settings.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help files related to transportation management for additional guidance on setting up transportation chains.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the process again to ensure that the error no longer occurs.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes such as SPRO (to access the configuration settings), ME11 (to maintain purchasing info records), or ME01 (to maintain source lists) depending on where the issue lies.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may provide additional insights or patches related to this error message.
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to view and edit transportation chains and supplier data.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue related to the error message WRF_PRC_SCD427.