How To Fix WG411 - Split not possible, as only one item exists

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WG - Messages for store order and investment buy

• Message number: 411

• Message text: Split not possible, as only one item exists

What causes this issue?

The purchase order cannot be split, as the splitting method currently
used specifies that the last remaining item is to be deleted.

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

System Response

How to fix this error?

You have several options:
Try again to split the purchase order using a different method.
Try again to split the purchase order using a different sort sequence
for the order items.
Try again to split the purchase order using different restrictions.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WG411 - Split not possible, as only one item exists ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation for the SAP error message WG411 - Split not possible, as only one item exists:
  
  Error Message
  WG411 - Split not possible, as only one item exists
  
  Cause
  This error occurs in SAP when you attempt to perform a split operation on a document or item that contains only a single line item. The split function is designed to divide an existing item into multiple items, but if there is only one item present, there is nothing to split.
  Typical scenarios where this happens include:
  
  Trying to split a delivery item, billing item, or sales order item when only one item exists.
  Attempting to split a quantity or value in a document line that is singular and cannot be divided further.
  Using the split function in the Goods Issue, Delivery, or Billing documents where the system expects multiple items to split.
  
  
  Solution
  To resolve this error, consider the following steps:
  
  
  Check the number of items:
  
  Verify that the document or item you are trying to split actually contains multiple items or quantities that can be split.
  If there is only one item, splitting is not applicable.
  
  
  
  Add more items if splitting is necessary:
  
  If your business process requires splitting, you may need to add additional items or quantities to the document before attempting to split.
  
  
  
  Use alternative methods:
  
  If you want to change quantities or values, consider adjusting the quantity directly rather than splitting.
  For deliveries or billing documents, you might create multiple items manually instead of splitting.
  
  
  
  Check transaction and process:
  
  Ensure you are using the split function in the correct context and transaction.
  Some transactions or document types do not support splitting if only one item exists.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP documentation or support:
  
  If the error persists and splitting should be possible, check for OSS notes or SAP support for any known issues or patches.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information
  
  
  Transaction codes where this might occur:
  
  VL02N (Change Outbound Delivery)
  VF02 (Change Billing Document)
  VA02 (Change Sales Order)
  Other logistics or sales-related transactions involving item splits.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes:
  
  Sometimes SAP releases notes related to splitting issues in specific modules (SD, LE).
  Check SAP Service Marketplace or SAP ONE Support Launchpad for notes referencing WG411.
  
  
  
  Business Process Context:
  
  Splitting is often used to handle partial deliveries, partial billing, or quantity adjustments.
  Understanding the business requirement can help decide whether splitting is the right approach.
  
  
  
  
  If you provide the exact transaction or scenario where you encountered this error, I can help with more tailored advice.