How To Fix 29813 - Sub-items not allowed for item category &: record ignored

29813 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 29 - Bills of Material

• Message number: 813

• Message text: Sub-items not allowed for item category &: record ignored

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 29813 - Sub-items not allowed for item category &: record ignored ?

  The SAP error message "29813 Sub-items not allowed for item category &: record ignored" typically occurs during the processing of sales documents, such as sales orders or delivery documents. This error indicates that the item category being used does not allow sub-items, and as a result, the system is ignoring the record that contains sub-items.
  
  Cause:
  
  Item Category Configuration: The item category defined in the sales document does not permit sub-items. This is often configured in the item category settings in the SAP system.
  Document Structure: The structure of the document being processed may not support sub-items for the specified item category.
  Incorrect Data Entry: There may be an error in the data entry where sub-items are incorrectly assigned to an item category that does not support them.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Item Category Settings:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for item categories in the SAP system (Transaction code: VOV4).
  Review the settings for the specific item category that is