How To Fix VL667 - You cannot create several dlv.headers in case of external no. assignment

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VL -

• Message number: 667

• Message text: You cannot create several dlv.headers in case of external no. assignment

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VL667 - You cannot create several dlv.headers in case of external no. assignment ?

  The SAP error message VL667, which states "You cannot create several delivery headers in case of external no. assignment," typically occurs in the context of creating outbound deliveries in the SAP system. This error is related to the handling of delivery documents when using external number assignment for deliveries.
  
  Cause:
  The error arises when the system detects that there is an attempt to create multiple delivery headers for a single delivery process while using external number assignment. In SAP, when external number assignment is configured, the system expects that each delivery will have a unique number assigned externally. If the system tries to create multiple delivery headers for the same delivery process, it violates this rule, leading to the error.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, consider the following steps:
  
  
  Check Delivery Creation Process: Ensure that you are not inadvertently trying to create multiple delivery headers for the same delivery. Review the process that leads to