How To Fix W#542 - Deliveries generated with collective no. &1

W#542 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: W# -

• Message number: 542

• Message text: Deliveries generated with collective no. &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message W#542 - Deliveries generated with collective no. &1 ?

  The SAP error message W#542, which states "Deliveries generated with collective no. &1," typically occurs in the context of delivery processing in SAP. This message indicates that there are deliveries that have been created using a collective number, which may not be processed as expected due to various reasons.
  
  Cause:
  
  Collective Processing: The error often arises when deliveries are created in a collective manner, and there may be issues with the data or configuration that prevent the system from processing these deliveries correctly.
  Incomplete Data: There may be missing or incorrect data in the delivery documents that are preventing the system from completing the processing.
  
  Configuration Issues: There could be configuration settings in the delivery or shipping modules that are not aligned with the requirements for processing collective deliveries.
  Document Status: The status of the delivery documents may not allow for further processing, such as if they are already completed or have been flagged for