How To Fix >0736 - Error in item &1; subapplication &2 is not active

>0736 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: >0 - General Basis texts

• Message number: 736

• Message text: Error in item &1; subapplication &2 is not active

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message >0736 - Error in item &1; subapplication &2 is not active ?

  The SAP error message 0736 indicates that there is an issue with a specific item in a transaction, where the subapplication referenced is not active. This error typically occurs in the context of document processing, such as in the areas of logistics, finance, or sales and distribution.
  
  Cause:
  The error message 0736 is triggered when:
  
  The subapplication (e.g., a specific module or functionality within SAP) that is required for processing the item is not activated or configured properly in the system.
  The item being processed may require certain settings or configurations that are not currently enabled in the SAP system.
  There may be a mismatch between the item type and the active subapplications in the system.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Subapplication Activation:
  
  Go to the relevant configuration settings in SAP (transaction codes like SPRO) and verify if the subapplication related to the item is activated.
  Ensure that the necessary modules or components