How To Fix SD_S4H_ODATA_COM_MSG005 - Cannot create a return with no items. Enter return quantity.

SD_S4H_ODATA_COM_MSG005 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SD_S4H_ODATA_COM_MSG - ODATA SD S4H Common Messages

• Message number: 005

• Message text: Cannot create a return with no items. Enter return quantity.

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SD_S4H_ODATA_COM_MSG005 - Details

• The SAP error message SD_S4H_ODATA_COM_MSG005 indicates that you are trying to create a return order without specifying any items or quantities. This error typically occurs in the Sales and Distribution (SD) module when using the OData service to create a return order in SAP S/4HANA.
  
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is that the return order creation request does not include any line items or the quantities for those items. In SAP, a return order must have at least one item with a specified return quantity to be valid.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you should ensure that your return order creation request includes the necessary item details. Here are the steps to follow:
  
  
  Check the Request Payload: If you are using an OData service to create the return order, review the payload being sent in the request. Ensure that it includes:
  
  At least one item in the items array.
  A valid return quantity for each