How To Fix DELGRP00000 - Outbound delivery no. &1 already exists; check the number range

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: DELGRP00 - JIT Outbound Delivery Groups

• Message number: 000

• Message text: Outbound delivery no. &1 already exists; check the number range

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message DELGRP00000 - Outbound delivery no. &1 already exists; check the number range ?

  The SAP error message DELGRP00000 indicates that there is an issue with the outbound delivery number you are trying to create. Specifically, it means that the outbound delivery number you are attempting to use already exists in the system, and you need to check the number range configuration.
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Number: The outbound delivery number you are trying to create is already assigned to another delivery in the system.
  Number Range Configuration: The number range for outbound deliveries may not be set up correctly, or it may be exhausted.
  Manual Entry: If you are manually entering the delivery number, you might be entering a number that is already in use.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Existing Deliveries: Use transaction code VL03N (Display Outbound Delivery) to check if the delivery number already exists. If it does, you will need to use a different number or modify the existing delivery.
  
  
  Review Number Range Configuration:
  
  Go to transaction code SNRO (Number Range Objects).
  Enter the object name for outbound deliveries (usually DELIVERY) and check the number range intervals.
  Ensure that the number range is correctly defined and that there are available numbers in the range.
  
  
  
  Adjust Number Range:
  
  If the number range is exhausted, you may need to extend it. This can be done in transaction code SNRO by adjusting the intervals.
  Ensure that the number range is not locked and is set to allow new numbers to be generated.
  
  
  
  Automatic Number Assignment: If you are manually entering the delivery number, consider allowing the system to automatically assign the next available number. This can help avoid conflicts with existing numbers.
  
  
  Check for Custom Logic: If there are any custom developments or enhancements in your SAP system that might affect the number assignment, review those as well.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  VL01N: Create Outbound Delivery
  VL02N: Change Outbound Delivery
  VL03N: Display Outbound Delivery
  SNRO: Number Range Object Maintenance
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address specific issues related to outbound delivery number ranges.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation on number range management for further insights into configuring and managing number ranges.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and successfully create or manage outbound deliveries in SAP.