How To Fix W_MD054 - Different final recipients in delivery &1 and IDoc: &2 and &3

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: W_MD - Message Class for Merchandise Distribution

• Message number: 054

• Message text: Different final recipients in delivery &1 and IDoc: &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_MD054 - Different final recipients in delivery &1 and IDoc: &2 and &3 ?

  The SAP error message W_MD054 indicates that there is a mismatch between the final recipients specified in a delivery document and the corresponding IDoc (Intermediate Document). This error typically arises during the processing of outbound deliveries, especially when integrating with external systems or when using EDI (Electronic Data Interchange).
  Cause:
  The error occurs due to the following reasons:
  
  Different Recipients: The delivery document and the IDoc have different final recipient information. This could be due to incorrect data entry or configuration issues.
  Master Data Issues: The master data for the customer or vendor may not be consistent across the systems, leading to discrepancies in recipient information.
  IDoc Configuration: The IDoc structure or mapping may not be correctly set up, causing the recipient information to be incorrectly populated.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the W_MD054 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Delivery Document:
  
  Review the delivery document (e.g., outbound delivery) in SAP to ensure that the final recipient information is correct.
  Verify the shipping point, customer, and other relevant details.
  
  
  
  Check IDoc Data:
  
  Analyze the IDoc that is causing the error. You can use transaction WE02 or WE05 to view the IDoc details.
  Ensure that the recipient information in the IDoc matches the delivery document.
  
  
  
  Master Data Consistency:
  
  Ensure that the master data for customers and vendors is consistent across the systems. Check for any discrepancies in the addresses or other relevant fields.
  
  
  
  IDoc Configuration:
  
  Review the IDoc configuration and mapping settings to ensure that the recipient fields are correctly mapped from the delivery document to the IDoc.
  If necessary, adjust the mapping to ensure that the correct recipient information is populated.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary corrections, test the process again to ensure that the error does not reoccur.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to the specific IDoc type you are using for any additional guidance or known issues.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Use transaction codes like WE02, WE05, VL03N (to view deliveries), and VL02N (to change deliveries) for troubleshooting.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional insights.
  Integration Scenarios: If you are using EDI or integrating with third-party systems, ensure that the integration settings are correctly configured.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the W_MD054 error in SAP.