How To Fix /SCMB/DM_DLV070 - Shipment-relevant field changed; published shipment &1 not updated

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMB/DM_DLV -

• Message number: 070

• Message text: Shipment-relevant field changed; published shipment &1 not updated

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCMB/DM_DLV070 - Shipment-relevant field changed; published shipment &1 not updated ?

  The SAP error message /SCMB/DM_DLV070 Shipment-relevant field changed; published shipment &1 not updated typically occurs in the context of SAP Supply Chain Management (SCM) when there is an attempt to change a shipment-relevant field in a document that has already been published. This error indicates that the system has detected a change in a field that is critical for the shipment process, but the corresponding shipment document has not been updated to reflect this change.
  Cause:
  
  Field Change: A shipment-relevant field (such as delivery date, quantity, or status) has been modified after the shipment has been published.
  Data Consistency: The system is designed to maintain data consistency and integrity, so it prevents updates to published shipments if certain fields are altered.
  Workflow Issues: There may be issues in the workflow or process that lead to changes being made to documents that should not be modified after publication.
  
  Solution:
  
  Review Changes: Identify which field was changed and determine if the change is necessary. If the change is not required, revert it to the original value.
  Re-Publish Shipment: If the change is necessary, you may need to unpublish the shipment, make the required changes, and then republish it. This may involve:
  
  Unpublishing the shipment in the system.
  Making the necessary changes to the relevant document.
  Republishing the shipment to ensure that all relevant data is synchronized.
  
  
  Check Configuration: Ensure that the configuration settings for shipment processing are correctly set up to handle changes appropriately.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to the specific error message for additional guidance and best practices.
  Engage Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP team for further assistance.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes that may help in managing shipments, such as /SCMB/DM_SHIPMENT for shipment management.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide patches or updates that could resolve the issue.
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that users have the appropriate roles and authorizations to make changes to shipment documents.
  Testing: If changes are made to the system configuration or processes, conduct thorough testing in a development or quality assurance environment before applying changes to the production system.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to address the error and ensure that your shipment processes run smoothly.