How To Fix CRM_APO302 - You can only delete the subitem by deleting the main item

CRM_APO302 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CRM_APO - Dates

• Message number: 302

• Message text: You can only delete the subitem by deleting the main item

What causes this issue?

You cannot delete individual subitems resulting from a rules-based ATP
check.

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

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CRM_APO302 - You can only delete the subitem by deleting the main item ?

  The SAP error message CRM_APO302 indicates that you are trying to delete a subitem in a document (such as a sales order, service order, or any other related item) without first deleting the main item. In SAP, subitems are dependent on their main items, and the system enforces this relationship to maintain data integrity.
  
  Cause:
  The error occurs because:
  
  You are attempting to delete a subitem directly without deleting the associated main item first.
  The system is designed to prevent orphaned subitems, which would not have a valid parent item.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to follow these steps:
  
  
  Identify the Main Item: Determine which main item the subitem is associated with. This can usually be found in the document or transaction where the subitem is listed.
  
  
  Delete the Main Item: 
  
  Navigate to the main item in the relevant transaction.
  Delete the main item. This action will automatically delete all associated subitems.
  Ensure that you have the necessary