How To Fix VL869 - Document number &1 has already been used

VL869 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VL -

• Message number: 869

• Message text: Document number &1 has already been used

What causes this issue?

The document number from the central system that was also supposed to
be used for the delivery in the WM system has already been assigned.

System Response

The delivery cannot be created in the WM system.

How to fix this error?

Check whether the delivery has already been copied into the WM system.
Make sure that the number ranges assigned to the delivery types do not
overlap.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VL869 - Document number &1 has already been used ?

  The SAP error message VL869 ("Document number &1 has already been used") typically occurs in the context of logistics and inventory management, particularly when dealing with delivery documents. This error indicates that the document number you are trying to use has already been processed or utilized in the system, which prevents further actions from being taken with that document.
  Causes:
  
  Duplicate Document Number: The document number you are trying to use has already been assigned to another delivery or transaction.
  Document Status: The document may be in a status that does not allow further processing (e.g., it has already been completed or canceled).
  System Configuration: There may be settings in the system that prevent the reuse of document numbers for certain types of transactions.
  User Error: The user may have mistakenly entered the same document number multiple times.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Document Status: Verify the status of the document number in question. You can do this by using