How To Fix W_MD050 - More than one additional for item &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: W_MD - Message Class for Merchandise Distribution

• Message number: 050

• Message text: More than one additional for item &2

What causes this issue?

You are using an external Warehouse Management System (WMS). The item
&v2& of inbound delivery &V1& is assigned to more than one SLS item. As
a result, several final recipients (with the role 'UC') are linked to
this item. This is not permitted if you are using the external WMS in
conjunction with cross-docking and prepacking.

System Response

This item is not seen as relevant for cross-docking with prepacking.

How to fix this error?

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

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message W_MD050 - More than one additional for item &2 ?

  The SAP error message W_MD050 ("More than one additional for item &2") typically occurs in the context of Material Requirements Planning (MRP) when there are multiple additional data entries for a single material item in the planning table. This can lead to confusion in the planning process, as the system expects only one additional data entry for each item.
  Cause:
  The error is usually caused by:
  
  Duplicate Entries: There are multiple entries for the same material in the MRP planning table, which can happen due to incorrect data entry or system errors.
  Configuration Issues: Incorrect configuration in the MRP settings or master data that allows for multiple additional data entries for a single item.
  Data Migration Issues: If data has been migrated from another system, it may have resulted in duplicate entries.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the W_MD050 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check the MRP Table: 
  
  Use transaction codes like MD04 (Stock/Requirements List) or MD05 (MRP List) to check the entries for the specific material (indicated by &2 in the error message).
  Look for duplicate entries in the planning table.
  
  
  
  Delete Duplicate Entries:
  
  If you find duplicate entries, you may need to delete the unnecessary ones. This can often be done through the MRP planning table or by using transaction codes like MD12 (Change MRP Data) to modify the entries.
  
  
  
  Review Master Data:
  
  Check the material master data (transaction MM03) to ensure that there are no inconsistencies or duplicates in the additional data fields.
  
  
  
  Configuration Review:
  
  Review the MRP configuration settings in the system to ensure that they are set up correctly and do not allow for multiple additional entries for the same item.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help notes related to MRP and the specific error message for additional guidance.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists and you cannot identify the cause, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: MD04, MD05, MD12, MM03
  MRP Configuration: Review the settings in the MRP configuration (transaction SPRO) to ensure they align with your business processes.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the W_MD050 error in your SAP system.