How To Fix CAVE005 - Sourcing main item &1 (document &2) was not transferred

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CAVE - CIF APO Sales Enhancements

• Message number: 005

• Message text: Sourcing main item &1 (document &2) was not transferred

What causes this issue?

The sourcing main item &v1& (document &v2&) was not transferred.
A subitem that originated from a rule-based availability check was
transferred. In order to be able to process this item correctly in R/3,
the relevant main item is also needed. The main item is missing here in
the transfer. This could be caused by an inconsistency between APO and
R/3.

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

System Response

How to fix this error?

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CAVE005 - Sourcing main item &1 (document &2) was not transferred ?

  The SAP error message CAVE005 indicates that a sourcing main item (identified by &1) associated with a specific document (identified by &2) was not transferred. This error typically occurs in the context of the SAP Sourcing and Procurement module, particularly when there are issues with the transfer of data between different components or systems.
  Causes:
  
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the data related to the sourcing main item or the document, such as missing or incorrect information.
  Configuration Issues: The system may not be properly configured to allow the transfer of the sourcing main item.
  Authorization Problems: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to perform the transfer.
  Technical Errors: There could be technical issues, such as network problems or system errors, that prevent the transfer from occurring.
  Missing Dependencies: The sourcing main item may depend on other items or documents that are not available or not properly set up.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Data Consistency: Verify that all required fields for the sourcing main item and the associated document are filled out correctly. Look for any missing or incorrect data.
  Review Configuration: Ensure that the system configuration allows for the transfer of sourcing main items. This may involve checking settings in the SAP Sourcing and Procurement module.
  Authorization Check: Confirm that the user has the necessary permissions to perform the transfer. If not, work with your SAP security team to obtain the required authorizations.
  Technical Troubleshooting: Investigate any technical issues that may be affecting the transfer. This could involve checking system logs, network connectivity, or other technical parameters.
  Dependency Verification: Ensure that all dependencies for the sourcing main item are met. This may involve checking related documents or items that need to be in place for the transfer to succeed.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message. SAP frequently updates its knowledge base with solutions to common problems.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes that may help in troubleshooting, such as ME21N (Create Purchase Order), ME22N (Change Purchase Order), or ME23N (Display Purchase Order).
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to the Sourcing and Procurement module for additional context on how sourcing main items are handled and transferred.
  Support: If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP support team for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the CAVE005 error and implement a solution to resolve it.