How To Fix LE_SHP_ODATA_API_OD028 - Custom fields of multiple referenced document items must be identical

LE_SHP_ODATA_API_OD028 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: LE_SHP_ODATA_API_OD - Remote API Message Class for Outbound Delivery

• Message number: 028

• Message text: Custom fields of multiple referenced document items must be identical

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message LE_SHP_ODATA_API_OD028 - Custom fields of multiple referenced document items must be identical ?

  The SAP error message LE_SHP_ODATA_API_OD028 indicates that there is an issue with the custom fields of multiple referenced document items in an OData API call. This error typically arises when you are trying to create or update a shipment or delivery document, and the custom fields that are supposed to be identical across multiple items are not matching.
  
  Cause:
  
  Inconsistent Data: The custom fields for the items being processed in the OData request are not identical. For example, if you have multiple items in a shipment and each item has a custom field that is supposed to have the same value, but they differ, this error will occur.
  API Constraints: The OData API may have specific constraints that require certain fields to be uniform across related items. This is often the case for fields that are meant to represent shared attributes or characteristics of the items.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Custom Fields: Review the custom fields in