How To Fix WS_INTRASTAT011 - No correct goods direction found for document &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WS_INTRASTAT - Settlement Management - Intrastat

• Message number: 011

• Message text: No correct goods direction found for document &

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WS_INTRASTAT011 - No correct goods direction found for document & ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation for the SAP error message:
  
  SAP Error Message:
  WS_INTRASTAT011 No correct goods direction found for document &
  
  Cause:
  This error occurs during the Intrastat reporting process in SAP. Intrastat is used to collect statistics on the trade of goods between EU member states.
  The message indicates that the system cannot determine the correct goods direction (i.e., whether the goods are being dispatched or received) for the document in question. This is typically because the system is missing or cannot find the relevant configuration or master data that defines the goods movement direction for the transaction.
  Common causes include:
  
  Missing or incorrect Intrastat configuration for the movement type or transaction.
  The movement type used in the document is not assigned a goods direction in the Intrastat customizing.
  The document is incomplete or missing key data fields required for Intrastat processing.
  The country of the partner or the plant is not correctly maintained or is outside the scope of Intrastat reporting.
  The document type or item category is not relevant for Intrastat and thus no goods direction can be assigned.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Movement Type Configuration:
  
  Go to transaction OMJJ (or SPRO path: Logistics Execution ? Shipping ? Basic Shipping Functions ? Intrastat ? Define Goods Direction).
  Verify that the movement type used in the document is assigned a correct goods direction (e.g., 1 = Dispatches, 2 = Arrivals).
  If missing, assign the appropriate goods direction to the movement type.
  
  
  
  Verify Intrastat Configuration:
  
  Check the Intrastat customizing settings under:
  
  Logistics Execution ? Shipping ? Basic Shipping Functions ? Intrastat ? Define Goods Direction
  Logistics Execution ? Shipping ? Basic Shipping Functions ? Intrastat ? Define Transaction Key
  
  
  Ensure that the transaction key and goods direction are properly maintained.
  
  
  
  Check Master Data:
  
  Verify the country of the partner (customer/vendor) and plant data to ensure they are within the EU and correctly maintained.
  Check if the partner’s country is flagged for Intrastat reporting.
  
  
  
  Review Document Data:
  
  Ensure the document has all necessary data fields filled (e.g., movement type, plant, partner country).
  Confirm that the document type and item category are relevant for Intrastat.
  
  
  
  Run Intrastat Report Again:
  
  After corrections, re-run the Intrastat report or transaction to verify the error is resolved.
  
  
  
  
  Additional Information:
  
  Intrastat is mandatory for companies trading goods between EU member states and requires accurate data on goods movements.
  The goods direction is crucial because Intrastat distinguishes between dispatches (goods sent out) and arrivals (goods received).
  The error message includes a placeholder "&" which will be replaced by the document number or identifier causing the issue.
  If you are unsure about the correct goods direction for a movement type, consult your logistics or compliance team or refer to SAP documentation for Intrastat.
  
  
  Summary:
  
  
  
  Aspect
  Details
  
  
  
  
  Error
  WS_INTRASTAT011 No correct goods direction found for document &
  
  
  Cause
  Missing or incorrect goods direction assignment for the movement type or document data.
  
  
  Solution
  Assign correct goods direction in customizing for movement type; verify master data.
  
  
  Transaction
  OMJJ (Movement type customizing), SPRO Intrastat settings
  
  
  Related Info
  Intrastat reporting requires correct goods direction to distinguish dispatches/arrivals.
  
  
  
  
  If you need, I can also provide step-by-step instructions or screenshots for the customizing steps.