How To Fix DLCN020 - Delivery confirmation &1 is not the only del. con. matching the criteria

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 020

• Message text: Delivery confirmation &1 is not the only del. con. matching the criteria

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message DLCN020 - Delivery confirmation &1 is not the only del. con. matching the criteria ?

  The SAP error message DLCN020 indicates that there are multiple delivery confirmations that match the criteria specified in your transaction, and the system is unable to determine which one to process. This typically occurs in scenarios where you are trying to confirm deliveries, and there are multiple confirmations that meet the selection criteria.
  Cause:
  
  Multiple Confirmations: There are multiple delivery confirmations for the same delivery or order that match the selection criteria you have provided.
  Selection Criteria: The criteria used to filter the delivery confirmations may be too broad, leading to multiple matches.
  Data Integrity Issues: There may be inconsistencies or duplicates in the delivery confirmation data.
  
  Solution:
  
  Refine Selection Criteria: Narrow down your selection criteria to ensure that it uniquely identifies a single delivery confirmation. This could involve specifying additional parameters such as delivery number, date, or other relevant fields.
  Review Existing Confirmations: Check the existing delivery confirmations in the system to understand why multiple entries are being returned. You can do this by using transaction codes like VL03N (Display Outbound Delivery) or VL02N (Change Outbound Delivery).
  Delete or Consolidate Duplicates: If you find that there are duplicate confirmations that are not needed, consider deleting or consolidating them to avoid confusion in the future.
  Consult Documentation: Review SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on handling delivery confirmations in your version of SAP.
  Contact Support: If the issue persists and you cannot resolve it, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as VL01N (Create Outbound Delivery), VL02N (Change Outbound Delivery), and VL03N (Display Outbound Delivery) to manage delivery confirmations effectively.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to delivery confirmations that might address this error.
  User Authorization: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to view and manage delivery confirmations in the system.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the DLCN020 error and successfully process your delivery confirmations.