How To Fix JIT00101 - Reference number &2 from type &1 is only permitted at header level

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: JIT00 - JIT: Messages for JIT Process

• Message number: 101

• Message text: Reference number &2 from type &1 is only permitted at header level

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message JIT00101 - Reference number &2 from type &1 is only permitted at header level ?

  The SAP error message JIT00101 indicates that a reference number of a specific type is being used incorrectly in the context of a document or transaction. This error typically arises in the context of Just-In-Time (JIT) delivery processes, where certain reference numbers are expected to be associated only with the header level of a document, rather than at the item level.
  
  Cause:
  The error occurs when:
  
  A reference number (e.g., a delivery note, order number, etc.) is being assigned to an item level in a JIT delivery or related transaction, but the system only allows this reference number to be associated with the header level.
  The configuration or settings in the JIT process may not be aligned with the data being entered.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the JIT00101 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check the Reference Number: Ensure that the reference number you are trying to use is indeed meant for the header level. Review the