How To Fix 25216 - Choose only partial orders that belong to an initial order

25216 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 25 - DDS: document distribution (DMS)

• Message number: 216

• Message text: Choose only partial orders that belong to an initial order

What causes this issue?

You want to start the distribution manually. You can only select
entries that belong to an initial order or to a distribution order.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Only select partial orders that belong to either an initial order or
a distribution order.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

25216 - Details

• The SAP error message 25216, "Choose only partial orders that belong to an initial order," typically occurs in the context of order processing, particularly when dealing with partial deliveries or order confirmations. This error indicates that the system expects you to select only those partial orders that are associated with a specific initial order, but the selection made does not meet this criterion.
  
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Selection: The user may have selected partial orders that do not belong to the same initial order. This can happen if multiple orders are being processed simultaneously.
  Order Status: The status of the orders may not allow for the selection of certain partial orders. For example, if an order is already fully delivered or confirmed, it may not be eligible for further processing.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the SAP system that restrict the selection of partial orders based on certain criteria.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Review Selected Orders: Ensure that