In order to create a back order for a product, that product must allow backordering. This is determined by the setting of the Allow Backorders check box on the Products record's Inventory > General tab, as shown in the figure below.
Allow Back Orders Checkbox
If a product is out of stock and does not allow backordering, then an order that contains that product cannot be marked as shipped until new stock arrives (or returns are processed).
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