How To Fix DLCN017 - Delivery confirmation IDoc is inconsistent

DLCN017 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 017

• Message text: Delivery confirmation IDoc is inconsistent

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message DLCN017 - Delivery confirmation IDoc is inconsistent ?

  The SAP error message DLCN017, which indicates that the "Delivery confirmation IDoc is inconsistent," typically arises during the processing of IDocs (Intermediate Documents) related to delivery confirmations. This error suggests that there is a mismatch or inconsistency in the data being processed, which can prevent the IDoc from being successfully processed.
  Causes of DLCN017 Error
  
  
  Data Inconsistency: The data in the IDoc may not match the expected format or values in the SAP system. This could be due to missing fields, incorrect data types, or invalid values.
  
  
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the IDoc processing settings, such as incorrect mapping of fields or missing segments.
  
  
  Master Data Issues: The master data (e.g., material master, customer master, vendor master) related to the delivery may be incomplete or incorrect.
  
  
  IDoc Structure Changes: If there have been changes to the IDoc structure or the associated message type, older IDocs may not conform to the new