How To Fix /SCA/DM140 - More than one ASN meets the given search criteria

/SCA/DM140 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCA/DM -

• Message number: 140

• Message text: More than one ASN meets the given search criteria

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCA/DM140 - More than one ASN meets the given search criteria ?

  The SAP error message /SCA/DM140 indicating "More than one ASN meets the given search criteria" typically occurs in the context of Advanced Shipping Notification (ASN) processing within the SAP system. This error suggests that the system has found multiple ASNs that match the criteria specified in your search or selection parameters, which can lead to ambiguity in processing.
  
  Cause:
  
  Ambiguous Search Criteria: The search criteria you provided may not be specific enough, leading to multiple ASNs being returned.
  Data Duplication: There may be duplicate ASNs in the system for the same shipment or delivery.
  Incorrect Filters: Filters applied during the search may not be correctly set, resulting in multiple matches.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Refine Search Criteria: Review and refine the search criteria you are using to ensure that it is specific enough to return a single ASN. This may involve adding additional filters such as date ranges, specific delivery numbers, or other unique identifiers.
  
  
  Check for Duplicates: Investigate the