How To Fix ME798 - Several delivery notes in one IDoc

ME798 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ME - Purchasing: General Messages

• Message number: 798

• Message text: Several delivery notes in one IDoc

What causes this issue?

The IDoc with the bill of lading &V1& contains several delivery notes.
The first of these has the number &V2&.
The processing of an IDoc with several delivery notes is currently not
possible.

How to fix this error?

Get the supplier to ensure that only IDocs with just one delivery note
are transmitted.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ME798 - Several delivery notes in one IDoc ?

  The SAP error message ME798 ("Several delivery notes in one IDoc") typically occurs when an IDoc (Intermediate Document) that is being processed contains multiple delivery notes, which is not allowed in certain contexts. This error is often encountered in the context of EDI (Electronic Data Interchange) processes, particularly when dealing with inbound delivery notifications or similar transactions.
  
  Cause:
  
  Multiple Delivery Notes: The IDoc contains more than one delivery note (e.g., multiple segments for delivery notes) when the system expects only one.
  Incorrect IDoc Structure: The IDoc may not be structured correctly according to the expected format for the specific transaction type.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the EDI or IDoc processing that do not allow for multiple delivery notes in a single IDoc.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check IDoc Structure: Review the IDoc structure to ensure that it adheres to the expected format. Each IDoc should ideally contain only one delivery note.
  Split IDoc: If the IDoc