How To Fix V6567 - More than 1 shipment exists for external ID1 & and forwarding agent &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: V6 - Interface to External Transportation Systems

• Message number: 567

• Message text: More than 1 shipment exists for external ID1 & and forwarding agent &

What causes this issue?

You have attempted to refer to an existing shipment. Using the
reference parameters of the IDoc (E1TPSHH-SRVID1 = <(>&<)>V1
&, E1TPSHH-CARRID = <(>&<)>V2&), however, the system was able to find
more than one shipment. The IDoc cannot be allocated to one unique
shipment because the parameters for the shipment type and the
transportation planning point are also the same.

System Response

Processing is terminated.

How to fix this error?

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message V6567 - More than 1 shipment exists for external ID1 & and forwarding agent & ?

  The SAP error message V6567 indicates that there is more than one shipment associated with a specific external ID and forwarding agent in the system. This typically occurs in the context of logistics and transportation management, where shipments are tracked and managed.
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Shipments: The most common cause of this error is that there are multiple shipments created in the system that share the same external ID and forwarding agent. This can happen due to data entry errors, system integration issues, or incorrect configuration.
  Data Integrity Issues: There may be inconsistencies in the data, such as incorrect mapping of external IDs or issues with how shipments are being processed or imported into the system.
  Configuration Issues: The system may not be configured correctly to handle multiple shipments for the same external ID and forwarding agent.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check for Duplicate Shipments: 
  
  Use transaction codes like VT03N (Display Shipment) or VT02N (Change Shipment) to review the shipments associated with the external ID and forwarding agent.
  Identify and analyze the shipments that are causing the conflict.
  
  
  
  Data Cleanup:
  
  If duplicates are found, determine which shipment is valid and remove or archive the unnecessary duplicates.
  Ensure that the external ID is unique for each shipment to prevent future conflicts.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration settings in the SAP system related to shipment processing and external ID handling.
  Ensure that the system is set up to manage shipments correctly and that there are no conflicting settings.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation: 
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to shipment processing and error V6567 for any specific guidance or patches that may address the issue.
  
  
  
  Engage with SAP Support: 
  
  If the issue persists after checking for duplicates and reviewing configurations, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance. They may provide insights or solutions based on the specific version and configuration of your SAP system.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes for shipment management, such as VT01N (Create Shipment), VT02N, and VT03N.
  SAP Notes: Search for SAP Notes related to error V6567 in the SAP Support Portal for any known issues or patches.
  User Forums: Engage with SAP community forums or user groups where similar issues may have been discussed, and solutions shared.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.