How To Fix WRF_SHOP111 - No transportation chain maintained in control data for supplier &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WRF_SHOP - Message Class for Shop Maintenance

• Message number: 111

• Message text: No transportation chain maintained in control data for supplier &1

What causes this issue?

You want to copy the transportation chain and staging time for vendor
&V1& from the control data to different data retention levels (vendor,
purchasing info record). However, you have not yet defined a
transportation chain in the control data for this vendor so the system
no longer takes account of this 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?

If required, define the transportation chain and staging time in the
control data for the vendor and then start migration again for this
vendor.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WRF_SHOP111 - No transportation chain maintained in control data for supplier &1 ?

  The SAP error message WRF_SHOP111 indicates that there is no transportation chain maintained in the control data for a specific supplier. This error typically arises in the context of the SAP Retail module, particularly when dealing with logistics and supply chain management.
  Cause:
  The error occurs when the system attempts to process a transaction that requires a transportation chain for a supplier, but none has been defined in the control data. This can happen due to:
  
  Missing Configuration: The transportation chain for the supplier has not been set up in the system.
  Incorrect Supplier Data: The supplier may not be correctly defined in the system, or the relevant data may be incomplete.
  Master Data Issues: The supplier master data may not have the necessary transportation details.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Transportation Chain Configuration:
  
  Go to the relevant configuration settings in SAP (usually in the Logistics or Retail module).
  Ensure that a transportation chain is defined for the supplier in question. This can typically be done in the customizing settings under Logistics > Logistics Execution > Transportation > Transportation Chain.
  
  
  
  Maintain Supplier Control Data:
  
  Navigate to the supplier master data (transaction code MK01 for creating or MK02 for changing).
  Check the control data for the supplier and ensure that the transportation chain is properly maintained.
  
  
  
  Review Master Data:
  
  Verify that the supplier master data is complete and accurate. Ensure that all necessary fields related to transportation are filled out.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on maintaining transportation chains and supplier data.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the transaction again to ensure that the error has been resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as MK01, MK02, ME21N (for creating purchase orders), and ME22N (for changing purchase orders).
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message for additional troubleshooting steps or patches.
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to supplier master data and transportation chains.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a functional consultant who specializes in the logistics or retail modules.