How To Fix /SCWM/CON264 - Fixed number of sales order items (&1 &2) will not be overwritten

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCWM/CON -

• Message number: 264

• Message text: Fixed number of sales order items (&1 &2) will not be overwritten

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCWM/CON264 - Fixed number of sales order items (&1 &2) will not be overwritten ?

  The SAP error message /SCWM/CON264 indicates that there is an issue with the fixed number of sales order items that cannot be overwritten. This error typically occurs in the context of the SAP Extended Warehouse Management (EWM) module when trying to process sales orders or related documents.
  
  Cause:
  The error message /SCWM/CON264 is triggered when the system detects that the number of sales order items is fixed and cannot be changed. This can happen due to several reasons, including:
  
  Sales Order Configuration: The sales order may have been configured in such a way that it has a fixed number of items, and any attempt to modify this number is not allowed.
  Document Status: The sales order or related document may be in a status that does not permit changes (e.g., completed, delivered, etc.).
  Data Integrity Rules: There may be data integrity rules in place that prevent the modification of certain fields once they have been