How To Fix VL688 - Reason &1 was given more than once for item &2 (please change)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VL -

• Message number: 688

• Message text: Reason &1 was given more than once for item &2 (please change)

What causes this issue?

You have assigned a deviation reason more than once per delivery item.

System Response

Multiple assignment of the same reason to one delivery item is not
allowed.

How to fix this error?

Change the entry so that no reasons are assigned multiple times per
item and increase the difference quantity of the reason that was
assigned more than once, if necessary.

Procedure for System Administrators

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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VL688 - Reason &1 was given more than once for item &2 (please change) ?

  The SAP error message VL688 indicates that a specific reason for a delivery item has been assigned more than once, which is not allowed in the system. This typically occurs in the context of delivery processing, where each item in a delivery can have a reason for rejection, reason for return, or other similar attributes.
  Cause:
  The error arises when:
  
  The same reason code is assigned to a delivery item multiple times.
  There is a configuration issue or data entry error where the same reason is inadvertently applied to the same item.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the VL688 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check the Delivery Item:
  
  Go to the delivery document in question and review the item details.
  Look for the reason codes assigned to the item.
  
  
  
  Identify Duplicate Reasons:
  
  Ensure that each reason code is unique for the item. If you find that the same reason has been assigned multiple times, you will need to remove the duplicates.
  
  
  
  Modify the Delivery:
  
  Change the delivery item to ensure that each reason is only assigned once. You can do this by:
  
  Navigating to the item details in the delivery document.
  Removing the duplicate reason code.
  
  
  
  
  
  Save Changes:
  
  After making the necessary changes, save the delivery document.
  
  
  
  Test the Changes:
  
  Attempt to process the delivery again to ensure that the error has been resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like VL02N (Change Outbound Delivery) to access and modify delivery documents.
  Reason Codes: Familiarize yourself with the reason codes used in your organization, as they may vary based on configuration.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes or documentation that may provide additional insights or updates related to this error message.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or refer to SAP documentation for further troubleshooting.