How To Fix VTX017 - Only one time entry (delay, date/time, time stamp) possible for prefix &

VTX017 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VTX - Messages from tracking notification processing

• Message number: 017

• Message text: Only one time entry (delay, date/time, time stamp) possible for prefix &

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VTX017 - Details

• The SAP error message VTX017 indicates that there is an issue with the time entry for a specific prefix in the system. This error typically arises in the context of time management or time recording processes, particularly when dealing with time stamps or delays.
  
  Cause:
  The error message "Only one time entry (delay, date/time, time stamp) possible for prefix &" suggests that the system has detected multiple time entries for a specific prefix where only one is allowed. This can occur due to:
  
  Duplicate Entries: There may be multiple entries for the same time stamp or delay for a specific prefix.
  Incorrect Configuration: The system may be configured to allow only one entry for a specific prefix, and the current data violates this rule.
  Data Integrity Issues: There may be inconsistencies in the data that lead to the system interpreting multiple entries for the same prefix.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the VTX017 error, you can take the following