How to use 0VTA - Customizing Shipping Types

SAP Transaction Code - Details

• Transaction Code: 0VTA

  Description: Customizing Shipping Types

  Release: S/4HANA and ECC 6

  Menu Path:

  • Logistics > Logistics Execution > JIT Inbound > Environment > Shipment > Environment > Route Definition > Shipping Types
  • Logistics > Logistics Execution > Master Data > Transportation > Routes > Define Routes > Define Shipping Types

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    Screen: 0

    Authorization Object:

  • Development Package: VTRC

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• SAP Tcode: 0VTA - Customizing Shipping Types

  
  Overview:
  The SAP transaction code 0VTA is used to customize shipping types in the SAP system. It allows users to define and maintain shipping types for use in the Sales and Distribution (SD) module. This code is used to define the characteristics of a shipping type, such as the delivery type, delivery item category, and delivery item category group. 
  
  Functionality: 
  The 0VTA transaction code allows users to customize shipping types in the SAP system. It enables users to define and maintain shipping types for use in the Sales and Distribution (SD) module. This code is used to define the characteristics of a shipping type, such as the delivery type, delivery item category, and delivery item category group. It also allows users to assign a shipping type to a customer or material master record. 
  
  Step-by-step How to Use: 
  1. Enter transaction code 0VTA in the command field. 
  2. Select “Create” from the menu bar. 
  3. Enter a name for the new shipping type in the “Shipping Type” field. 
  4. Enter a description for the new shipping type in the “Description” field. 
  5. Select a delivery type from the drop-down list in the “Delivery Type” field. 
  6. Select an item category from the drop-down list in the “Item Category” field. 
  7. Select an item category group from the drop-down list in the “Item Category Group” field. 
  8. Click “Save” to save your changes. 
  9. Click “Back” to return to the main screen of transaction code 0VTA. 
  10. To assign a shipping type to a customer or material master record, select “Assign Shipping Type” from the menu bar and enter the customer or material number in the appropriate field. 
  11. Select a shipping type from the drop-down list and click “Save” to save your changes. 
  12. Click “Back” to return to the main screen of transaction code 0VTA when finished customizing shipping types. 
  
  Other Recommendations: 
  It is recommended that users familiarize themselves with all of the available options before customizing shipping types using transaction code 0VTA, as some options may not be applicable depending on their specific needs or requirements. Additionally, it is important that users save their changes after each step of customization, as this will ensure that any changes made are not lost if an error occurs during customization or if they need to exit out of transaction code 0VTA before completing their customization process.