How To Fix DLCN001 - System can only process the delivery confirmation IDOCs individually

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: DLCN - DELCON : System Messages for DC / Days'Collective Dely Note

• Message number: 001

• Message text: System can only process the delivery confirmation IDOCs individually

What causes this issue?

An IDoc contains several delivery confirmations. As the customer can
only ever send one delivery confirmation, the error is in the EDI
processing.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Together with your EDI administrator, make sure that only one IDoc is
transferred to the ALE layer.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message DLCN001 - System can only process the delivery confirmation IDOCs individually ?

  The SAP error message DLCN001 indicates that the system can only process delivery confirmation IDOCs (Intermediate Documents) individually. This error typically arises when there is an attempt to process multiple delivery confirmation IDOCs in a batch, which is not supported by the system.
  Cause:
  
  Batch Processing Attempt: The primary cause of this error is the attempt to process multiple delivery confirmation IDOCs at once, which the system does not allow.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the IDOC processing that restrict batch processing for delivery confirmations.
  IDOC Status: The IDOCs may be in a status that does not allow for batch processing.
  
  Solution:
  
  Process IDOCs Individually: Ensure that you are processing each delivery confirmation IDOC one at a time. This can be done by selecting a single IDOC for processing in the transaction code WE19 (IDOC Test Tool) or BD87 (Reprocess IDocs).
  Check IDOC Status: Verify the status of the IDOCs in transaction WE02 or WE05. Ensure that they are in a processable state (e.g., status 30 for "Awaiting Processing").
  Review Configuration: If you are consistently facing this issue, review the configuration settings related to IDOC processing in your SAP system. Consult with your SAP Basis or technical team to ensure that the system is set up correctly for handling delivery confirmations.
  Error Handling: If you encounter this error during a batch job or automated process, modify the job to handle IDOCs one at a time instead of in bulk.
  
  Related Information:
  
  IDOC Types: Familiarize yourself with the specific IDOC types related to delivery confirmations (e.g., DELVRY03 for delivery).
  Transaction Codes: Use transaction codes like WE02, WE05, BD87, and WE19 for monitoring and processing IDOCs.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this issue or provide additional guidance on IDOC processing.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation on IDOC processing and error handling for more detailed information.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the DLCN001 error and successfully process your delivery confirmation IDOCs.