How To Fix LT253 - Confirmation must be defined differently if several ext. systems exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 253

• Message text: Confirmation must be defined differently if several ext. systems exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message LT253 - Confirmation must be defined differently if several ext. systems exist ?

  The SAP error message LT253 ("Confirmation must be defined differently if several external systems exist") typically occurs in the context of warehouse management and logistics execution when there are multiple external systems involved in the confirmation process. This error indicates that the system is unable to determine how to handle confirmations due to the presence of multiple external systems.
  
  Cause:
  
  Multiple External Systems: The error arises when there are multiple external systems configured in the SAP environment, and the system cannot determine which one to use for processing confirmations.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be a lack of proper configuration in the system regarding how confirmations should be handled when multiple external systems are present.
  Missing or Incorrect Settings: The settings for the confirmation process may not be correctly defined in the system, leading to ambiguity.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration: Review the configuration settings for the external systems in the SAP system. Ensure that the confirmation process is