How To Fix WGDS_CONFIRMATION042 - Message version &1 already exists for item with id &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WGDS_CONFIRMATION - Confirmation messages

• Message number: 042

• Message text: Message version &1 already exists for item with id &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WGDS_CONFIRMATION042 - Message version &1 already exists for item with id &2 ?

  The SAP error message:
  WGDS_CONFIRMATION042: Message version &1 already exists for item with id &2
  
  Cause:
  This error occurs in SAP when you try to create or save a Goods Movement Document (such as a Goods Receipt or Goods Issue) or a related confirmation, and the system detects that a message with the same version number already exists for the specified item ID. Essentially, the system prevents duplicate message versions for the same item to maintain data consistency.
  This typically happens in scenarios involving:
  
  Handling of delivery or goods movement confirmations in Logistics Execution (LE) or Warehouse Management (WM).
  When multiple confirmations or messages are processed for the same item and version.
  Integration scenarios where message versions are used to track changes or updates to goods movement documents.
  
  
  Explanation:
  
  Message version: A version number or identifier assigned to a confirmation or message related to a goods movement item.
  Item ID: The identifier of the goods movement item (e.g., delivery item, transfer order item).
  The system expects each message version for an item to be unique.
  Attempting to create a message with a version that already exists for the same item causes this error.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check existing message versions:
  
  Use transaction codes like VL03N (Display Delivery), LT23 (Display Transfer Order), or relevant confirmation transactions to check existing confirmations and their message versions.
  Identify if the message version you are trying to create already exists.
  
  
  
  Avoid duplicate message versions:
  
  Ensure that the message version number you are trying to assign is unique for the item.
  If you are manually entering the version, increment it appropriately.
  If the version is system-generated, check for any customizations or user exits that might cause duplicate version assignment.
  
  
  
  Correct the data or process:
  
  If the duplicate message version is due to a process error (e.g., reprocessing the same confirmation), avoid reprocessing or delete the duplicate if possible.
  If the message version is incorrect due to a bug or customization, review the relevant user exits or BAdIs that handle message version assignment.
  
  
  
  Technical investigation:
  
  Check the relevant tables where message versions are stored (e.g., LIPS for delivery items, or confirmation tables).
  Debug the process to see why the system attempts to create a duplicate version.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes and Support:
  
  Search for SAP Notes related to message version conflicts in goods movement or confirmation processing.
  If the issue persists, consider raising a support ticket with SAP, providing details of the document, item, and message version.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  This error is common in Logistics Execution (LE), Warehouse Management (WM), and Production Confirmation processes.
  Message versions are used to track changes or updates to goods movement confirmations.
  Proper version management is critical to avoid data inconsistencies.
  Transactions to check or manage confirmations include VL03N, VL02N, LT23, CO11N (Production Confirmation).
  Custom developments or interfaces (IDocs, BAPIs) that handle confirmations should ensure unique message version assignment.
  
  
  If you provide the exact transaction or process where this error occurs, I can help with more specific guidance.