How To Fix OPS_SE_APPL_SHP205 - More than one purchase order found for &

OPS_SE_APPL_SHP205 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: OPS_SE_APPL_SHP - Proxy Messages for Delivery Services

• Message number: 205

• Message text: More than one purchase order found for &

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message OPS_SE_APPL_SHP205 - More than one purchase order found for & ?

  The SAP error message OPS_SE_APPL_SHP205 indicates that there is more than one purchase order (PO) found for a specific item or criteria in the system. This can occur in various scenarios, such as when trying to create a delivery, process a goods receipt, or perform other logistics-related activities where a specific PO is expected.
  
  Cause:
  
  
  Multiple Purchase Orders: The primary cause of this error is that the system has identified multiple purchase orders that match the criteria you are using (e.g., material number, vendor, etc.). This can happen if:
  
  There are multiple POs for the same material from the same vendor.
  The selection criteria used in the transaction are too broad, leading to multiple matches.
  
  
  
  Data Integrity Issues: There may be issues with data integrity, such as duplicate entries or incorrect configurations in the purchasing module.
  
  
  Incorrect Input: The input parameters provided during the transaction may not be specific enough to narrow down to a single