How To Fix BAPI1080008 - Deviating group identification & for the subitem assignments ID=&

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: BAPI1080 - Message - BAPIS for BOR object BUS1080 (Mat. BOMs)

• Message number: 008

• Message text: Deviating group identification & for the subitem assignments ID=&

What causes this issue?

For the given subitem, the value of the group identification in the
field BOM_GROUP_IDENTIFICATION in a transferred entry in the table
SUBITEMASSIGNMENTS (subitem assignments to items), does not correspond
to the relevant value in the field BOMGROUP.

System Response

The data transferred into the remaining tables ITEMS, VARIANTS and so
on, is ignored.
The system skips to the transfer of the next BOM group.

How to fix this error?

Check the input data.

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

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message BAPI1080008 - Deviating group identification & for the subitem assignments ID=& ?

  The SAP error message BAPI1080008, which states "Deviating group identification for the subitem assignments ID=&," typically occurs when there is a mismatch in the group identification for subitems in a BAPI (Business Application Programming Interface) call. This error is often related to the handling of item groups in sales orders, purchase orders, or other document types where items are grouped together.
  Cause:
  
  
  Mismatched Group Identifications: The error usually arises when the group identification for the main item does not match the group identification for one or more of its subitems. This can happen if the data being passed to the BAPI is inconsistent or if there are discrepancies in the configuration of the item groups.
  
  
  Incorrect Data Input: If the data being sent to the BAPI does not conform to the expected structure or if there are missing fields, it can lead to this error.
  
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues in the configuration of item categories or groupings in the SAP system that lead to inconsistencies.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Input Data: Review the data being passed to the BAPI. Ensure that the group identification for the main item and all subitems are consistent and correctly defined.
  
  
  Validate Group Identifications: Make sure that the group identification for all items and subitems is correctly set up in the system. This may involve checking the configuration settings in the relevant modules (e.g., Sales and Distribution, Materials Management).
  
  
  Debugging: If you have access to the SAP system, you can use transaction codes like SE37 (Function Module) or SE80 (Object Navigator) to debug the BAPI call and see where the mismatch is occurring.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to the SAP documentation for the specific BAPI you are using to understand the expected input structure and any constraints related to group identifications.
  
  
  Contact SAP Support: If the issue persists and you cannot identify the cause, consider reaching out to SAP support for assistance. They may provide insights based on the specific version of SAP you are using.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  BAPI Documentation: Check the official SAP documentation for the specific BAPI you are using to understand its parameters and expected behavior.
  SAP Notes: Search for relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide guidance on similar issues.
  Community Forums: Engage with SAP community forums or user groups where similar issues may have been discussed, and solutions shared.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.