How To Fix M7877 - Shipping element is not unique -> access with document number

M7877 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: M7 - Inventory Management and Physical Inventory

• Message number: 877

• Message text: Shipping element is not unique -> access with document number

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message M7877 - Shipping element is not unique -> access with document number ?

  The SAP error message M7877, which states "Shipping element is not unique -> access with document number," typically occurs in the context of logistics and shipping processes within SAP. This error indicates that the system has encountered multiple shipping elements (such as delivery documents, shipments, or other logistics-related documents) that match the criteria being used for a particular operation, but it cannot determine which one to use because they are not unique.
  
  Cause:
  
  Non-Unique Shipping Elements: The most common cause of this error is that there are multiple shipping elements (like deliveries or shipments) that match the selection criteria (e.g., shipping point, delivery date, etc.) in the system.
  Data Integrity Issues: There may be issues with data integrity, such as duplicate entries or incorrect configurations in the shipping documents.
  Incorrect Selection Criteria: The criteria used to access the shipping elements may not be specific enough, leading to multiple matches.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Use Document Number: The immediate solution