How To Fix LT252 - Confirmation f. external systems must be defined in separate confirmation

LT252 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: LT - LE-WM: View or Table Maintenance Error Messages

• Message number: 252

• Message text: Confirmation f. external systems must be defined in separate confirmation

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message LT252 - Confirmation f. external systems must be defined in separate confirmation ?

  The SAP error message LT252 ("Confirmation for external systems must be defined in separate confirmation") typically occurs in the context of warehouse management and logistics execution processes. This error indicates that there is an issue with how confirmations are being processed for external systems, such as when integrating with third-party logistics (3PL) or other external applications.
  
  Cause:
  The error is usually caused by one of the following reasons:
  
  Configuration Issue: The system is not configured to handle confirmations from external systems properly. This can happen if the settings for handling external confirmations are not defined correctly in the system.
  Mixed Confirmations: The system is trying to process confirmations that are meant for both internal and external systems in a single confirmation, which is not allowed.
  Inconsistent Data: There may be inconsistencies in the data being sent from the external system, leading to the inability to process the confirmation as expected.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the LT252 error, you