How To Fix /DSD/VC_MESSAGE616 - Customer sequence incorrect. A sequence number must be unique

/DSD/VC_MESSAGE616 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /DSD/VC_MESSAGE -

• Message number: 616

• Message text: Customer sequence incorrect. A sequence number must be unique

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /DSD/VC_MESSAGE616 - Customer sequence incorrect. A sequence number must be unique ?

  The SAP error message /DSD/VC_MESSAGE616 indicating "Customer sequence incorrect. A sequence number must be unique" typically arises in the context of SAP's Direct Store Delivery (DSD) or similar processes where sequence numbers are used to track deliveries or orders.
  
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Sequence Numbers: The primary cause of this error is that the system has detected duplicate sequence numbers for a customer. Each sequence number should be unique for each customer to ensure proper tracking and processing of deliveries or orders.
  Data Entry Errors: Manual entry errors during the creation of orders or deliveries can lead to the same sequence number being assigned to multiple entries.
  System 
  Configuration Issues: Incorrect configuration in the DSD module or related settings may lead to improper handling of sequence numbers.
  Data Migration Issues: If data has been migrated from another system, there may be conflicts in sequence numbers that were not resolved during the migration process.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Identify Duplicates: Check the database