How To Fix OPS_SE_SHP_SC001 - Cannot refer to both complete sales order and single sales order item

OPS_SE_SHP_SC001 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: OPS_SE_SHP_SC - Messages for Delivery Services

• Message number: 001

• Message text: Cannot refer to both complete sales order and single sales order item

What causes this issue?

The request contains a reference to sales order and sales order item but
only one of these references can be made.

System Response

Processing is terminated.

How to fix this error?

For the same sales order you can either
deliver the whole sales order by providing a sales order reference on
header level or
deliver single sales order items by providing sales order references on
item level.
The combination of both references is supported for different sales
orders only.

Procedure for System Administrators

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

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message OPS_SE_SHP_SC001 - Cannot refer to both complete sales order and single sales order item ?

  The SAP error message OPS_SE_SHP_SC001, which states "Cannot refer to both complete sales order and single sales order item," typically occurs in the context of sales order processing, particularly when dealing with delivery or shipment documents. This error indicates that there is a conflict in the way the sales order is being referenced in the system.
  
  Cause:
  The error arises when there is an attempt to process a delivery or shipment that references both a complete sales order and individual items from that sales order. In SAP, you can either work with the entire sales order or with specific items, but not both simultaneously. This can happen in scenarios such as:
  
  Mixed References: Trying to create a delivery for a complete sales order while also attempting to include specific items from that order.
  Inconsistent Data: There may be inconsistencies in the data being processed, such as trying to combine different types of order references