How To Fix /SCMTMS/BATCH_80072 - Confirmation already exists for &1 &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMTMS/BATCH_80 -

• Message number: 072

• Message text: Confirmation already exists for &1 &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCMTMS/BATCH_80072 - Confirmation already exists for &1 &2 ?

  The SAP error message /SCMTMS/BATCH_80072 Confirmation already exists for &1 &2 typically occurs in the context of SAP Transportation Management (TM) when there is an attempt to create a confirmation for a transportation unit or shipment that has already been confirmed. This can happen during processes such as freight order confirmations or shipment confirmations.
  
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Confirmation: The primary cause of this error is that a confirmation for the specified transportation unit or shipment has already been recorded in the system.
  Data Integrity Issues: There may be issues with data integrity, where the system is not able to recognize that a confirmation has already been made due to inconsistencies in the database.
  User Error: Users may inadvertently attempt to confirm the same transportation unit or shipment multiple times.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Existing Confirmations: Before attempting to create a new confirmation, check the existing confirmations for the transportation unit or shipment. You can do this by navigating to