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Common Shipping Errors

Understanding carrier error messages and how to resolve them

When creating shipments, you may encounter errors from our carrier partners (3PL providers). This guide explains the most common errors and how to fix them, helping you resolve issues quickly without needing to contact support.


Table of Contents

  1. How to View Shipping Errors
  2. Serviceability Errors
  3. Address Validation Errors
  4. Contact Number Errors
  5. Weight & Dimension Errors
  6. COD & Payment Errors
  7. Duplicate Order Errors
  8. Warehouse & Pickup Errors
  9. System & Technical Errors
  10. Quick Resolution Guide

1. How to View Shipping Errors

Manifest Attempts Tab

To view detailed error information for any shipment, check the Manifest Attempts tab in the Order details drawer:

  1. Go to Orders and click on the order you want to investigate
  2. In the Order details drawer, click on the Manifest Attempts tab
  3. View all carrier attempts and their results

Why Check Manifest Attempts?

When you create a shipment, Velocity automatically tries up to 3 carriers based on your shipping rules (in priority order). If the first carrier fails, we attempt the next one, and so on.

This means:

  • Your shipment may be manifested with your 2nd or 3rd priority carrier if the 1st one failed
  • The Manifest Attempts tab shows all attempts - successful and failed
  • You can see the exact error message from each carrier that failed

Common Scenario

"Why wasn't my shipment assigned to Carrier A as per my shipping rules?"

Check the Manifest Attempts tab. You might see:

AttemptCarrierStatusError
1Carrier AFailedDestination [PINCODE] is not serviceable
2Carrier BFailedTemporary Embargo is placed for the Destination pin code
3Carrier CSuccess-

This shows that Carrier A and B failed due to serviceability issues, so the shipment was manifested with Carrier C (your 3rd priority).

What You'll Find in Manifest Attempts

  • Carrier name - Which carrier was attempted
  • Timestamp - When the attempt was made
  • Status - Success or Failed
  • Error message - The exact error returned by the carrier (if failed)
  • AWB number - Assigned tracking number (if successful)

Use the error messages from failed attempts and refer to the sections below to understand what went wrong.


2. Serviceability Errors

These errors occur when the carrier cannot service a particular pincode or route.

:::caution Serviceability is Dynamic The serviceability information shown in Tools > Pincode Serviceability or in reports may not always reflect real-time carrier availability. Carrier serviceability is highly dynamic and can change frequently due to operational constraints, capacity limits, or temporary restrictions.

This means: A pincode may show as "serviceable" in the serviceability check tool but still fail during actual manifestation. Always check the Manifest Attempts tab for the actual error from the carrier. :::

Destination Not Serviceable

Error MessageMeaning
Destination [PINCODE] is not servicable for requested ProductThe carrier does not deliver to this pincode for the selected service type
Invalid Delivery Pincode. Pincode [PINCODE] is not servicebleThe delivery pincode is not in the carrier's serviceable area
Delivery Pincode([PINCODE]) Not ServicableSame as above - pincode not covered
Drop pincode not serviceableDestination pincode is outside carrier coverage
Drop Pincode is Not ServiceableSame as above
Service is not available in this area ([AREA_NAME])The specific locality is not serviceable
No offerings found for the given request. Either it is out of coverage or dimensions or weight are not supportedEither the destination is not serviceable OR the package specs exceed limits

How to Fix:

  • Check pincode serviceability in Tools > Pincode Serviceability as a general guide, but be aware it may not reflect real-time status
  • Try a different carrier that services the destination
  • For B2C shipments, verify COD serviceability separately as it may differ from prepaid
  • If the issue persists, try again after some time as carrier serviceability may change

Pickup/Origin Not Serviceable

Error MessageMeaning
Invalid Pickup Pincode. Pickup pincode [PINCODE] is not serviceableCarrier doesn't pick up from this pincode
Pickup pincode not serviceableSame as above
No vendor has pickup serviceabilityNo carrier available for pickup from this location

How to Fix:

  • Verify your warehouse pincode is serviceable by the carrier
  • Contact your account manager to enable additional pickup locations

Return Location Not Serviceable

Error MessageMeaning
No Serviceability for RETURN_LOCATIONThe RTO address pincode is not serviceable
Invalid Return Pincode. Return Pincode [PINCODE] is not serviceableCarrier cannot deliver returns to this pincode
RTO pincode not serviceableSame as above
RTO address not providedReturn address is missing from the shipment

How to Fix:

  • Ensure your RTO/return warehouse pincode is serviceable
  • Update your warehouse settings with a valid return address

Embargo Errors

Error MessageMeaning
Temporary Embargo is placed for the Destination pin codeCarrier has temporarily suspended service to this area (weather, civil unrest, etc.)
Permanent embargo is placed for the Destination pin codeCarrier has permanently blocked this pincode

How to Fix:

  • Temporary embargo: Wait and retry after 24-48 hours, or use a different carrier
  • Permanent embargo: Use an alternative carrier for this destination

Service Type Errors

Error MessageMeaning
B2C COD bookings are not allowed for the destination pincode [PINCODE]COD is not available for B2C shipments to this pincode
SERVICE TYPE '[SERVICE_TYPE]' NOT APPLICABLE FOR THIS PINCODE PAIRThe selected service level is not available for this route
Special destination not enabled. Please update your settings to proceed.Special delivery zones require account-level enablement

How to Fix:

  • Switch to prepaid mode if COD is not available
  • Try standard service instead of priority/express
  • Contact your account manager to enable special destinations

Route Configuration Errors

Error MessageMeaning
Route Master Configuration not found for the postal [ORIGIN_PINCODE] to [DESTINATION_PINCODE] for user_id [USER_ID]No shipping route configured between origin and destination
Serviceability failureGeneral serviceability check failed

How to Fix:

  • Verify both pickup and delivery pincodes are correct
  • Contact support if you believe this route should be serviceable

3. Address Validation Errors

These errors occur when address fields have invalid data or formatting issues.

Address Length Errors

Error MessageMeaning
Address exceeds maximum allowed length - 255Address line is too long (max 255 characters)
The remaining characters are insufficient after removing non-ASCII characters for Destination Address Line 1Address becomes too short after removing special characters
Drop City length should be less than or equal to 50 charCity name exceeds 50 characters
Drop Name length should be less than or equal to 100 charCustomer name exceeds 100 characters
Value at 'shipTo.city' failed to satisfy constraint: Member must have length less than or equal to 50City field too long

How to Fix:

  • Shorten address lines to under 255 characters
  • Split long addresses across Address Line 1 and Address Line 2
  • Abbreviate city names if necessary (e.g., "Thiruvananthapuram" → "Trivandrum")

Missing Address Fields

Error MessageMeaning
Cnee Address is blankConsignee (customer) address is empty
ConsigneeAddress1 can't be emptyFirst line of address is required
Attention name is blankRecipient name is missing
consignee name not providedCustomer name is missing
Drop State Not ProvidedState field is empty

How to Fix:

  • Ensure all required address fields are filled: Name, Address Line 1, City, State, Pincode
  • Validate order data before manifesting

Invalid Characters

Error MessageMeaning
Invalid character in ConsigneeAddress3Address contains unsupported special characters
ItemIdentifier contains non ISO-8859 charactersProduct identifiers have invalid characters
Invalid Consignee NameName contains invalid characters or format
invalid consignee name providedSame as above

How to Fix:

  • Remove special characters (emojis, non-English scripts in some cases)
  • Use only alphanumeric characters, spaces, and basic punctuation
  • Avoid copying text from PDFs or formatted documents that may include hidden characters

4. Contact Number Errors

Phone number validation is strict across carriers. These are very common errors.

Missing Phone Number

Error MessageMeaning
No phone number provided.Phone number field is empty
consignee contact no. (Mobile / Telephone / Masked) not providedNo contact number for customer
Customer Contact number is RequiredPhone is mandatory
Receiver Phone Number is MandatorySame as above
Contact number is empty or nullPhone number is null/empty

How to Fix:

  • Always provide a valid 10-digit mobile number
  • Ensure phone number field is not blank in your order data

Invalid Phone Number Format

Error MessageMeaning
Delivery Mobile length must be 10 digitsPhone number is not exactly 10 digits
Invalid consignee mobile no. length must be between 10 to 15 digitsPhone number length is incorrect
Drop mobile or Landline number is invalidNumber format is wrong
Incorrect phone number(s) for order [ORDER_ID]Phone validation failed
Customer contact is not validGeneral phone validation error
Between Customer No and Virtual No, Only one of the no. can be null at a given point in timePhone number configuration issue

How to Fix:

  • Use exactly 10 digits for Indian mobile numbers (no country code, no spaces)
  • Remove any prefixes like +91, 0, or 91
  • Ensure the number contains only digits

Invalid Email

Error MessageMeaning
Drop EmailID is invalidEmail address format is incorrect

How to Fix:

  • Verify email format (e.g., user@domain.com)
  • Leave email blank if not available (it's usually optional)

5. Weight & Dimension Errors

Carriers have strict limits on package weight and dimensions.

Weight Errors

Error MessageMeaning
Shipment weight exceeds max allowed value - [MAX_WEIGHT]Package exceeds carrier's weight limit
For Destination Pincode [PINCODE] Shipments weight can not be greater than [MAX_WEIGHT]Route-specific weight limit
Total items weight is greater than the package weightSum of item weights exceeds declared package weight
Weight cannot be blankWeight field is empty
Minimum allowed value for Shipment weight is- 0.001Weight must be greater than 0

How to Fix:

  • Check carrier weight limits before shipping (typically 20-30 kg for standard, lower for some routes)
  • For heavy shipments, use surface/cargo services
  • Ensure declared weight matches actual weight

Dimension Errors

Error MessageMeaning
Largest value of dimension exceeds max allowed value - [MAX_CM]Package dimensions exceed carrier limits
Second largest value of dimension exceeds max allowed value - [MAX_CM]One dimension is too large

How to Fix:

  • Check carrier dimension limits (typically max 75cm × 55cm × 35cm for standard)
  • For oversized packages, contact your account manager for special handling
  • Consider splitting into multiple packages if possible

6. COD & Payment Errors

Cash on Delivery shipments have specific validation requirements.

COD Amount Errors

Error MessageMeaning
COD amount missing for COD/Cash packageCOD order without amount specified
Collectable Amount can not be zero for COD/DOD/DODFODCOD amount must be greater than zero
CollectibleAmount Should be minimum 1 rupee for COD order typeMinimum COD is ₹1
COD/FOD Amount should be in range of 0 to [MAX_AMOUNT]!COD amount exceeds carrier limit
Container cannot have Zero or less than Zero Value for CollectOnDeliveryInvalid COD value
For zero COD/FOD amount, COD/FOD In favour of and COD/FOD Mode should be blankConfiguration mismatch for prepaid orders

How to Fix:

  • Ensure COD amount is between ₹1 and the carrier limit (typically ₹20,000 - ₹50,000)
  • For prepaid orders, set COD amount to 0 and payment mode to "Prepaid"
  • Verify COD amount matches order total

Invalid Value Format

Error MessageMeaning
Invalid format of the DeclaredValue fieldDeclared value has invalid format (non-numeric)

How to Fix:

  • Use numeric values only (no currency symbols or commas)
  • Declared value should be a positive number

7. Duplicate Order Errors

These occur when trying to create shipments that already exist.

Error MessageMeaning
Duplicate order idThis order ID was already manifested
Shipment already exists with the same merchant reference Id or vendor tracking IdAWB/tracking ID already used
Duplicate waybillWaybill number already exists

How to Fix:

  • Check if the order was already successfully manifested
  • Use unique order IDs for each shipment
  • If retrying a failed order, ensure the previous attempt didn't partially succeed

8. Warehouse & Pickup Errors

Issues related to warehouse configuration and pickup setup.

:::info Contact Support for Warehouse Errors Warehouse and pickup errors are typically configuration issues on Velocity's side. If you encounter any of the errors below, please raise a support ticket and our team will resolve it for you. :::

Warehouse Not Configured

Error MessageMeaning
Warehouse not registered with [CARRIER_NAME]Your warehouse needs to be registered with the carrier
Client-Warehouse is not activeWarehouse is disabled or inactive
client is not activeYour account with the carrier is inactive

How to Fix:

  • Raise a support ticket - Velocity will register/activate your warehouse with the carrier
  • Include your warehouse name and the carrier name in the ticket

Waybill/AWB Errors

Error MessageMeaning
Unable to consume waybill [AWB_NUMBER] for [SERVICE_NAME]AWB number is invalid or exhausted
Unable to consume waybill [AWB_NUMBER] for [CLIENT_NAME], Hint: Check if the right client is specified for this manifestWrong client/account mapping

How to Fix:

  • Raise a support ticket - Velocity will replenish the AWB pool or fix the account mapping
  • Include the carrier name and error message in the ticket

Authentication Errors

Error MessageMeaning
[CARRIER] token is required for this operationCarrier credentials missing
The incoming token has expiredAPI authentication token expired
Token refresh failedUnable to refresh carrier credentials

How to Fix:

  • These may resolve automatically - retry after a few minutes
  • If persistent, raise a support ticket - Velocity will refresh the carrier credentials

9. System & Technical Errors

These are typically temporary issues that resolve on retry.

Timeout Errors

Error MessageMeaning
timeout of 30000ms exceededCarrier API took too long to respond
Endpoint request timed outSame as above
read ECONNRESETConnection was reset
504Gateway timeout

How to Fix:

  • Wait 2-3 minutes and retry
  • If persistent, the carrier may be experiencing issues
  • Check Velocity status page for any ongoing incidents

Internal Errors

Error MessageMeaning
We encountered an internal error. Please try again.Carrier internal error
Something went wrongGeneric error
Operation failedUnspecified failure
Request failedAPI request failed
Unable to process request.Processing error
In Process. Please try after some time.Request is queued
[object Object]Malformed error response

How to Fix:

  • Retry after 5-10 minutes
  • If the error persists for more than 30 minutes, contact support

Carrier API Issues

Error MessageMeaning
The HTTP service located at [CARRIER_URL] is unavailableCarrier API is down
You exceeded your quota for the requested resource.Rate limit exceeded
Invalid response from [CARRIER_NAME]Carrier returned unexpected response
not masterDatabase/cluster issue at carrier end

How to Fix:

  • These are carrier-side issues - retry after 15-30 minutes
  • If urgent, try an alternative carrier

Data Processing Errors

Error MessageMeaning
Package creation API error. Package might be saved. Please contact support.Order may have partially saved
Shipment restricted based on historical delivery outcomes. Package might have been partially saved.Historical delivery issues to this address
Cannot read properties of null (reading 'getFullAddress')Missing address data
Exception encountered from Promise Engine Cause: [Address Id creation failed]Address processing failed
There is some error in create shipment request. Please contact oncall team.General shipment creation error

How to Fix:

  • Check if the shipment was partially created before retrying
  • Review order data for any missing or malformed fields
  • Contact support with the full error message if unresolved

Product/Item Errors

Error MessageMeaning
Product details is RequiredItem/product information is missing
Items list is missing or empty in ShipmentNo items in the order

How to Fix:

  • Ensure at least one item/product is included in the order
  • Verify product details (name, SKU, quantity) are populated

10. Quick Resolution Guide

Before You Contact Support

  1. Check the Manifest Attempts tab in Order details to see all carrier attempts and errors
  2. Check the error category above and try the suggested fix
  3. Retry after 5 minutes for timeout/technical errors
  4. Verify your data - most errors are due to invalid input
  5. Check serviceability in Tools > Pincode Serviceability (note: this may not reflect real-time carrier status)
  6. Review order details for missing or invalid fields

Most Common Fixes

IssueQuick Fix
Pincode not serviceableTry different carrier or service type
Phone number invalidUse exactly 10 digits, no prefix
Address too longSplit across Address Line 1 and 2
COD amount errorEnsure amount is ₹1 to carrier limit
Duplicate orderCheck if already manifested
TimeoutWait 5 mins and retry
Wrong carrier assignedCheck Manifest Attempts tab for errors from preferred carrier
Warehouse/AWB errorsRaise support ticket - Velocity will fix

When to Contact Support

Contact support if:

  • Warehouse or pickup errors - These are Velocity's responsibility to fix
  • Error persists after 3+ retries over 30 minutes
  • You see "contact support" in the error message
  • Account/credential issues
  • Partial shipment creation errors

Include in your support request:

  • Full error message (from Manifest Attempts tab)
  • Order ID / AWB number
  • Timestamp of the error
  • Steps you've already tried

Need More Help?

If you couldn't find your answer here:

  • Email: support@velocity.in
  • Chat: Use the chat widget in your Velocity Shipping dashboard
  • Account Manager: Contact your dedicated account manager

Our support team is available to help resolve shipping issues quickly!