How To Fix /SCWM/DLV_API005 - Document or item IDs for call of API &1 not unique

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCWM/DLV_API -

• Message number: 005

• Message text: Document or item IDs for call of API &1 not unique

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCWM/DLV_API005 - Document or item IDs for call of API &1 not unique ?

  The SAP error message /SCWM/DLV_API005 Document or item IDs for call of API &1 not unique typically occurs in the context of the SAP Extended Warehouse Management (EWM) system when there is an issue with the uniqueness of document or item IDs being processed in an API call. This error indicates that the system has encountered multiple entries for the same document or item ID, which is not allowed in the context of the API being called.
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Entries: The most common cause of this error is that there are duplicate entries for the document or item IDs in the database. This can happen due to data inconsistencies or errors during data entry.
  Incorrect API Call: The API might be called with parameters that do not uniquely identify the document or item, leading to ambiguity in the processing.
  Data Synchronization Issues: If there are issues with data synchronization between different systems (e.g., between SAP EWM and SAP ERP), it may lead to duplicates being processed.
  Configuration Issues: Incorrect configuration in the EWM system can also lead to this error, especially if the system is not set up to handle certain types of documents or items correctly.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check for Duplicates: 
  
  Use transaction codes like /SCWM/PRDI or relevant database queries to check for duplicate entries in the database for the document or item IDs in question.
  If duplicates are found, you may need to clean up the data by removing or consolidating the duplicate entries.
  
  
  
  Review API Call Parameters: 
  
  Ensure that the API call is being made with the correct and unique parameters. Verify that the document or item IDs being passed are indeed unique and correctly formatted.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Checks: 
  
  Perform data consistency checks to ensure that the data in the EWM system is consistent with the data in the ERP system or any other connected systems.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation: 
  
  Review the SAP documentation for the specific API being used to ensure that you are following the correct procedures and that your data meets the required criteria.
  
  
  
  Error Handling: 
  
  Implement error handling in your API calls to gracefully manage situations where duplicates might occur, and log these instances for further analysis.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support: 
  
  If the issue persists after checking for duplicates and reviewing the API calls, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance. They may provide insights specific to your system configuration or version.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes in EWM for monitoring and managing warehouse documents.
  API Documentation: Review the API documentation for the specific function module or service you are using to understand the expected input and output.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.