How To Fix /SAPAPO/INBO_VMI001 - Delivery number &1 is not unique

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/INBO_VMI -

• Message number: 001

• Message text: Delivery number &1 is not unique

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/INBO_VMI001 - Delivery number &1 is not unique ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/INBO_VMI001 Delivery number &1 is not unique typically occurs in the context of Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) when dealing with Vendor Managed Inventory (VMI) scenarios. This error indicates that the system has encountered a delivery number that is not unique, meaning that there are multiple entries in the system with the same delivery number.
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Delivery Numbers: The most common cause of this error is that there are multiple records in the system with the same delivery number. This can happen due to data entry errors, incorrect data imports, or issues with the integration between systems.
  Data Synchronization Issues: If there are synchronization issues between the ERP and APO systems, it may lead to duplicate entries being created.
  Incorrect Configuration: Misconfiguration in the VMI setup or in the integration settings can also lead to this error.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check for Duplicates: 
  
  Use transaction codes like SE16 or SE11 to check the relevant tables (e.g., /SAPAPO/DELIVERY) for duplicate entries with the same delivery number.
  Identify and resolve any duplicates by either deleting or correcting the entries.
  
  
  
  Data Cleanup: 
  
  If duplicates are found, you may need to clean up the data. This could involve deleting the duplicate records or merging them if applicable.
  
  
  
  Review Integration Settings: 
  
  Check the integration settings between your ERP and APO systems to ensure that data is being transferred correctly and that there are no issues causing duplicates.
  
  
  
  Configuration Review: 
  
  Review the VMI configuration settings to ensure that they are set up correctly and that there are no misconfigurations that could lead to this issue.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation: 
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to VMI and delivery processing for any specific guidelines or known issues.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support: 
  
  If the issue persists after checking for duplicates and reviewing configurations, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as /SAPAPO/SDP94 for planning board, SE16 for table display, and SM37 for job monitoring.
  Tables: Key tables to check include /SAPAPO/DELIVERY, /SAPAPO/ORDERS, and any custom tables that may be involved in your VMI process.
  SAP Notes: Search for SAP Notes related to VMI and delivery processing for any patches or updates that may address this issue.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.