How To Fix VII118 - IDOC &: Entry in field & is not unique (see shipment &)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VII - Application Output Shipment Output Inbox

• Message number: 118

• Message text: IDOC &: Entry in field & is not unique (see shipment &)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VII118 - IDOC &: Entry in field & is not unique (see shipment &) ?

  The SAP error message VII118 indicates that there is a problem with the uniqueness of an entry in a specific field of an IDoc (Intermediate Document) related to shipments. This error typically arises when the system expects a unique value in a field, but it finds duplicate entries instead.
  Cause:
  The error can occur due to several reasons:
  
  Duplicate Data: The IDoc contains duplicate entries for a field that is supposed to have unique values. For example, if the field in question is a shipment number, there may be multiple IDocs trying to reference the same shipment number.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the IDoc processing or the underlying data model that leads to non-unique entries being processed.
  Data Integrity Issues: There may be data integrity issues in the source system that generates the IDocs, leading to duplicates being sent.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the VII118 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  Identify Duplicates: Check the IDoc data for duplicates in the specified field. You can do this by reviewing the IDoc segments and identifying where the duplicates occur.
  Correct Data: If duplicates are found, correct the data in the source system or the IDoc before reprocessing. Ensure that the field in question contains unique values.
  Review IDoc Configuration: Check the configuration settings for the IDoc processing in SAP. Ensure that the settings are correctly defined to handle unique entries.
  Reprocess IDoc: After correcting the data, reprocess the IDoc. You can use transaction codes like WE19 (Test tool for IDocs) to simulate the processing of the IDoc with the corrected data.
  Consult Documentation: Review SAP documentation or notes related to the specific IDoc type you are working with for any additional guidance or known issues.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Use transaction codes like WE02 (Display IDoc) or WE05 (IDoc List) to analyze the IDocs and their statuses.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  IDoc Segments: Familiarize yourself with the structure of the IDoc segments involved in the shipment process to understand which fields are expected to be unique.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.