How To Fix /DSD/RP_MESSAGE017 - The ship-to party for delivery &1 is driver &2

/DSD/RP_MESSAGE017 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /DSD/RP_MESSAGE -

• Message number: 017

• Message text: The ship-to party for delivery &1 is driver &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /DSD/RP_MESSAGE017 - The ship-to party for delivery &1 is driver &2 ?

  The SAP error message /DSD/RP_MESSAGE017 indicates that there is an issue with the ship-to party for a delivery. Specifically, it states that the ship-to party for the delivery is set to a driver instead of a valid customer or location. This can occur in the context of SAP's Direct Store Delivery (DSD) module, which is used for managing deliveries directly to customers.
  
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Master Data: The master data for the delivery may have been incorrectly set up, where the ship-to party is mistakenly assigned as a driver.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the DSD module that lead to incorrect assignments of ship-to parties.
  Data Entry Errors: Manual data entry errors during the creation of the delivery could lead to the wrong ship-to party being assigned.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Master Data: Verify the master data for the delivery. Ensure that the ship-to party is correctly defined as a customer or a valid delivery location,