How To Fix /SCWM/DLV_API214 - TU for document &1 not unique; enter TU

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCWM/DLV_API -

• Message number: 214

• Message text: TU for document &1 not unique; enter TU

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCWM/DLV_API214 - TU for document &1 not unique; enter TU ?

  The SAP error message /SCWM/DLV_API214 indicates that there is an issue with the uniqueness of a Transportation Unit (TU) in the system. Specifically, the message states that the document referenced (denoted by &1) is not unique, and the system is prompting you to enter a specific Transportation Unit.
  Cause:
  This error typically occurs in the SAP Extended Warehouse Management (EWM) module when:
  
  Duplicate TUs: There are multiple Transportation Units associated with the same document, leading to ambiguity in processing.
  Incorrect Document Reference: The document number you are trying to process may not be correctly specified or may refer to multiple entries.
  Data Integrity Issues: There may be inconsistencies in the database or issues with how TUs are created or managed.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check for Duplicates:
  
  Use transaction codes like /SCWM/TO or /SCWM/TU to check for existing TUs associated with the document number in question.
  Identify if there are multiple TUs linked to the same document.
  
  
  
  Specify a Unique TU:
  
  If you find multiple TUs, you need to specify which one you want to work with. Enter the unique identifier for the TU you wish to process.
  
  
  
  Review Document Creation:
  
  Ensure that the document creation process is functioning correctly and that it is not inadvertently creating multiple TUs for the same document.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Check:
  
  Run consistency checks in the EWM system to ensure that there are no data integrity issues. This may involve checking the database for orphaned records or inconsistencies.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to this error message for any specific guidance or patches that may address the issue.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If the issue persists after trying the above steps, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance. Provide them with the error message details and any relevant transaction logs.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes in EWM, such as /SCWM/TO for managing transfer orders and /SCWM/TU for managing transportation units.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or updates related to this error message.
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary permissions to view and manage TUs and documents in the system.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and take appropriate action to resolve it.