How To Fix 29132 - Sub-items exist for this item

29132 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 29 - Bills of Material

• Message number: 132

• Message text: Sub-items exist for this item

What causes this issue?

You want to change a material component.
Please note that this material item has sub-items.
The sub-items entered for the item will not be changed.
If you want to check the sub-items, select the <LS>Sub-item overview</>
button.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 29132 - Sub-items exist for this item ?

  The SAP error message 29132, "Sub-items exist for this item," typically occurs in the context of inventory management or procurement processes when you are trying to delete or modify a main item that has associated sub-items. This error indicates that the system has detected that there are dependent items (sub-items) linked to the main item you are trying to work with.
  
  Cause:
  
  Sub-items Present: The main item has one or more sub-items associated with it, which prevents the deletion or modification of the main item.
  Data Integrity: SAP enforces data integrity rules to ensure that you do not inadvertently delete or modify items that have dependencies, which could lead to inconsistencies in the data.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Identify Sub-items: Check the main item to identify any sub-items that are linked to it. You can do this by navigating to the relevant transaction (e.g., MM03 for material master) and