How To Fix WP772 - Receipt & in IDoc & already contains an existing POS ID &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WP - Messages from POS interface

• Message number: 772

• Message text: Receipt & in IDoc & already contains an existing POS ID &

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WP772 - Receipt & in IDoc & already contains an existing POS ID & ?

  The SAP error message:
  WP772 Receipt & in IDoc & already contains an existing POS ID &
  typically occurs during IDoc processing in the Warehouse Management (WM) or Inventory Management (IM) context, especially when handling goods movements or warehouse receipts.
  
  Meaning / Cause
  
  The error indicates that the Receipt Number (or a similar identifier) in the IDoc being processed already contains a Position ID (POS ID) that exists in the system.
  In other words, the system has detected a duplicate POS ID for the same receipt or document number.
  This usually happens when an IDoc tries to post or update a goods receipt or warehouse movement, but the line item (POS ID) has already been processed or exists in the system.
  It can be caused by:
  
  Duplicate IDoc processing (IDoc reprocessing or re-sending).
  Incorrect or inconsistent data in the IDoc.
  A mismatch or conflict in the document flow or warehouse movement data.
  Custom enhancements or user-exits that incorrectly handle POS IDs.
  
  
  
  
  Where it occurs
  
  During inbound IDoc processing for warehouse or inventory documents, such as:
  
  WM transfer postings (e.g., transfer orders).
  Goods receipt postings.
  Inventory movements.
  
  
  The error is raised in function modules or BAPIs that check for existing document line items before posting.
  
  
  Solution / How to fix
  
  
  Check IDoc status and duplicates:
  
  Verify if the IDoc has been processed before.
  Use transaction WE02 or WE05 to check the IDoc status.
  If the IDoc was already processed successfully, avoid reprocessing it or delete the duplicate IDoc.
  
  
  
  Check the POS ID in the system:
  
  Identify the POS ID mentioned in the error.
  Check if this POS ID already exists in the warehouse or inventory documents.
  Use transactions like LT23 (Display Transfer Order), MB51 (Material Document List), or VL03N (Display Delivery) depending on the document type.
  
  
  
  Correct the IDoc data:
  
  If the IDoc data is incorrect or duplicated, correct the source system or the IDoc before reprocessing.
  Ensure that the POS IDs are unique per receipt/document.
  
  
  
  Check for custom code or user-exits:
  
  Review any custom enhancements or user-exits that might manipulate POS IDs or document numbers.
  Ensure they do not cause duplication or inconsistent data.
  
  
  
  Reprocess or delete duplicate documents:
  
  If duplicate documents exist in the system, consider deleting or reversing them if business processes allow.
  Then reprocess the IDoc.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  Search for SAP Notes related to message WP772 or IDoc processing errors in WM/IM.
  Sometimes SAP provides patches or corrections for known issues.
  
  
  
  
  Additional Information
  
  Message Class: WP7 (Warehouse Management)
  Message Number: 772
  This message is part of the standard SAP error handling in warehouse/inventory IDoc processing.
  The placeholders (&) in the message are replaced by actual values during runtime, e.g., Receipt number, IDoc number, POS ID.
  
  
  Summary
  
  
  
  Aspect
  Details
  
  
  
  
  Cause
  Duplicate POS ID found in the receipt/document during IDoc processing
  
  
  Effect
  IDoc processing fails with WP772 error message
  
  
  Solution
  Check for duplicate IDocs, verify POS IDs, correct IDoc data, review custom code, reprocess
  
  
  Transactions
  WE02, WE05 (IDoc monitoring), LT23, MB51 (document display)
  
  
  SAP Notes
  Check SAP Notes for WP772 or related IDoc errors in WM/IM
  
  
  
  
  If you provide the exact IDoc type and scenario (e.g., inbound delivery, transfer order, goods receipt), I can help you with more specific troubleshooting steps.