How To Fix 06837 - Error during generation of sub-items of category & for item &

06837 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 06 -

• Message number: 837

• Message text: Error during generation of sub-items of category & for item &

What causes this issue?

An internal error has occurred during the generation of sub-items.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

INCLUDE NA_FEHLER_SYSTVERW LANGUAGE EN

Procedure for System Administrators

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06837 - Details

• The SAP error message 06837, which states "Error during generation of sub-items of category & for item &," typically occurs in the context of materials management or production planning when there is an issue with the generation of sub-items in a bill of materials (BOM) or a similar structure.
  Causes:
  
  Incorrect BOM Structure: The BOM may have an incorrect structure or missing components that prevent the system from generating sub-items.
  Missing Master Data: Required master data (like material master records or routing information) may be missing or incomplete.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the system settings related to the item categories or BOM settings.
  Data Inconsistencies: There could be inconsistencies in the data, such as invalid item categories or incorrect settings in the material master.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to perform the operation.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check BOM Structure: Review the BOM structure for the item in question to ensure that