How To Fix W_MD052 - Different final recipients in delivery &1: &2 and &3

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: W_MD - Message Class for Merchandise Distribution

• Message number: 052

• Message text: Different final recipients in delivery &1: &2 and &3

What causes this issue?

You are using an external Warehouse Management System (WMS). The
delivery with the delivery note number &V1& is assigned different final
recipients (with the role 'UC'), namely &V2& and &V3&. 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_MD052 - Different final recipients in delivery &1: &2 and &3 ?

  The SAP error message W_MD052 indicates that there are different final recipients specified in a delivery document. This typically occurs in the context of logistics and shipping processes, where a delivery is created for goods that are intended for multiple recipients, but the system expects a single final recipient for the delivery.
  Cause:
  The error arises when:
  
  The delivery document contains items that are intended for different final recipients.
  The system is configured to expect a single final recipient for the delivery, which is common in many business processes.
  There may be inconsistencies in the master data, such as customer information or shipping details.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the W_MD052 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Delivery Document: Review the delivery document (e.g., VL01N, VL02N) to ensure that all items are intended for the same final recipient. If there are items for different recipients, consider creating separate delivery documents for each recipient.
  
  
  Review Item Details: Look at the item details in the delivery to verify the recipient information. Ensure that the "Final Recipient" field is consistent across all items.
  
  
  Adjust Master Data: If the issue is related to master data (e.g., customer master records), ensure that the recipient information is correctly maintained in the system.
  
  
  Consult Configuration: If the business process allows for multiple recipients in a single delivery, check the configuration settings in the SAP system. You may need to adjust the settings to allow for multiple final recipients if that aligns with your business requirements.
  
  
  Create Separate Deliveries: If the items genuinely need to be delivered to different recipients, create separate delivery documents for each recipient.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for further guidance on handling delivery documents and recipient settings.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Common transaction codes related to deliveries include VL01N (Create Outbound Delivery), VL02N (Change Outbound Delivery), and VL03N (Display Outbound Delivery).
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional context.
  User Exits and BAdIs: If your organization has custom logic implemented, check for any user exits or BAdIs that might affect how deliveries are processed.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.