How To Fix WXP672 - Entry with delivery date and delivery category already exists

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WXP - Retail Planning

• Message number: 672

• Message text: Entry with delivery date and delivery category already exists

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WXP672 - Entry with delivery date and delivery category already exists ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation for the SAP error message WXP672: "Entry with delivery date and delivery category already exists":
  
  Error Message:
  WXP672 - Entry with delivery date and delivery category already exists
  
  Cause:
  This error occurs when you try to create or maintain a delivery schedule line or a delivery-related entry in SAP, and the system detects that an entry with the same delivery date and delivery category already exists for the same material or sales document item.
  In other words, SAP does not allow duplicate schedule lines or delivery entries that have identical delivery dates and delivery categories because it would cause ambiguity or data inconsistency in delivery planning.
  
  Context Where It Occurs:
  
  When creating or changing schedule lines in sales orders (transaction VA01/VA02).
  When maintaining delivery schedules in material requirements planning (MRP).
  When entering delivery data in shipping or delivery documents.
  In some cases, during batch or collective processing of delivery schedules.
  
  
  Explanation:
  
  Delivery Date: The date on which the delivery is planned.
  Delivery Category: This could be a specific type of delivery or schedule line category (e.g., partial delivery, final delivery, etc.).
  SAP requires that for each sales order item or material, each combination of delivery date and delivery category is unique.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Existing Schedule Lines:
  
  Go to the sales order or delivery document.
  Review the schedule lines or delivery entries.
  Identify if there is already a schedule line with the same delivery date and delivery category.
  
  
  
  Avoid Duplicate Entries:
  
  If a schedule line with the same delivery date and category exists, either:
  
  Update the existing schedule line instead of creating a new one.
  Change the delivery date or delivery category of the new entry to make it unique.
  
  
  
  
  
  Consolidate Schedule Lines:
  
  If multiple deliveries are planned for the same date and category, consider consolidating quantities into a single schedule line.
  
  
  
  Check Customizing (if applicable):
  
  Sometimes, delivery categories or schedule line categories are customized in a way that causes conflicts.
  Review configuration in SD (Sales and Distribution) under schedule line categories and delivery types.
  
  
  
  Use Transaction VA02 or VL02N:
  
  Use these transactions to edit sales orders or deliveries and correct the schedule lines.
  
  
  
  
  Additional Notes:
  
  This error helps maintain data integrity in delivery scheduling.
  If you are using custom developments or user exits that manipulate schedule lines, ensure they do not create duplicates.
  In some cases, this error can appear during data migration or batch uploads if duplicate schedule lines are present in the source data.
  
  
  Summary:
  
  
  
  Aspect
  Details
  
  
  
  
  Error Message
  WXP672 - Entry with delivery date and delivery category already exists
  
  
  Cause
  Attempt to create duplicate schedule line/delivery entry with same date and category
  
  
  Solution
  Check and remove duplicates, update existing schedule line, or change date/category
  
  
  Where it occurs
  Sales order schedule lines, delivery documents, MRP delivery schedules
  
  
  
  
  If you need help with specific transaction codes or steps to fix this in your system, please provide more details about the process or document type you are working with.