How To Fix /SCWM/DELIVERY278 - Item &1 is a main item of an externally specified delivery group

/SCWM/DELIVERY278 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCWM/DELIVERY -

• Message number: 278

• Message text: Item &1 is a main item of an externally specified delivery group

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/SCWM/DELIVERY278 - Details

• The SAP error message /SCWM/DELIVERY278 Item &1 is a main item of an externally specified delivery group typically occurs in the context of SAP Extended Warehouse Management (EWM) when dealing with delivery groups and their items. This error indicates that the item in question is part of a delivery group that has been defined externally, and certain operations cannot be performed on it due to its status as a main item in that group.
  
  Cause:
  
  Main Item in Delivery Group: The item you are trying to process is designated as a main item in a delivery group that has been specified externally. This means that it is part of a larger grouping of items that are being managed together.
  Restrictions on Operations: Certain operations (like picking, packing, or modifying) may be restricted for main items in delivery groups to maintain the integrity of the delivery process.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Delivery Group Configuration: Review the configuration of