How To Fix 5F778 - Type &1 AED, accepted/sent status already exists for PN &2 from &3 to &4

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 5F - HR F: Error Messages (France)

• Message number: 778

• Message text: Type &1 AED, accepted/sent status already exists for PN &2 from &3 to &4

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 5F778 - Type &1 AED, accepted/sent status already exists for PN &2 from &3 to &4 ?

  The SAP error message 5F778 typically relates to issues with the processing of Advanced Shipping Notifications (ASN) or similar logistics-related documents in the SAP system. This error indicates that there is an attempt to create or update a status for a particular ASN or related document, but the status already exists for the specified part number (PN) within the given date range.
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Status: The error occurs when there is an attempt to set a status for a part number that already has an existing status within the specified time frame.
  Data Integrity Issues: There may be inconsistencies in the data, such as multiple entries for the same ASN or part number.
  Incorrect Processing Logic: The logic used to process the ASN or related documents may not be correctly handling existing statuses.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Existing Statuses: Review the existing statuses for the specified part number (PN) within the date range provided in the error message. Ensure that there are no duplicates.
  Data Cleanup: If duplicates are found, you may need to clean up the data by removing or consolidating the duplicate entries.
  Adjust Processing Logic: If the error is due to incorrect processing logic, you may need to adjust the logic in the relevant program or configuration to handle existing statuses appropriately.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or support notes related to this error message for specific guidance and troubleshooting steps.
  Contact SAP Support: If the issue persists and cannot be resolved through the above steps, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may want to check relevant transaction codes such as VL03N (Display Outbound Delivery) or other related logistics transactions to investigate the ASN and its statuses.
  Custom Development: If there are custom developments in your SAP environment, review them to ensure they are not causing the issue.
  User Authorizations: Ensure that the user attempting to process the ASN has the necessary authorizations to view and modify the statuses.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.