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Shipping: The Requested Option is Unavailable with the Selected Service

This article helps Webgility Desktop users resolve the error “The requested option is unavailable with the selected service” that occurs during shipment processing. The issue is typically caused by unsupported shipping options, restricted service areas, incomplete shipment details, or carrier-specific rules. Users can fix this by adjusting shipment settings, such as enabling Delivery Confirmation or SurePost, before reprocessing.

Note: This article uses FedEx as example

Cause of this error:

The error message 'The requested option is unavailable with the selected service' usually appears during shipping service shipment processing when the chosen shipping service does not support the specific option you've selected. However, these steps can be applied to other services as well.

Reasons:

This error can occur due to several reasons, some of which include:

1). Incorrect service selection: This error may occur if the wrong shipping service is selected. Some services do not support certain options, and choosing an incompatible service can trigger this error.

2). Restricted service areas: This error message may occur if the selected shipping service has restrictions and is not available in the destination region or country.

3). Invalid or incomplete shipment information: This error can happen if the shipment details are wrong or missing. For example, if you enter the wrong weight or size for the shipment, the service might not be available.

4). Carrier rules and regulations: Your shipping service may have rules that limit certain carrier shipping options. For example, some services might not allow hazardous materials.

How to solve this error:

1). Select an order and click on Processing Shipping.

3). On the Shipping Form, righthand side, under "Shipment Details," find the "Confirmation" option.

4). Choose an option apart from "Service Default."

5). Click on Save Shipment.

6). Not try Generate Label.