How To Fix CRM_IOBJECT003 - The subordinate item must contain an individual object

CRM_IOBJECT003 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CRM_IOBJECT - Messages for Individual Objects in Transaction

• Message number: 003

• Message text: The subordinate item must contain an individual object

What causes this issue?

Item &v1& has item category &v2&. This setting requires a subordinate
item with an individual object. Subordinate item &v3&, however, contains
product &v4&.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Enter an individual object in item &v3&.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

CRM_IOBJECT003 - Details

• The SAP error message CRM_IOBJECT003 indicates that there is an issue with the structure of a subordinate item in a CRM transaction. Specifically, it means that the subordinate item must be linked to an individual object, but it currently is not. This error typically arises in scenarios involving sales orders, service orders, or other CRM-related documents where items are expected to have a specific relationship with individual objects (like products, services, or other entities).
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Object Assignment: The subordinate item does not have a valid object assigned to it. This could happen if the item is created without specifying the necessary object details.
  Incorrect Item Type: The item type may not support individual object assignments. For example, certain item categories may require specific configurations.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the CRM system that are not set up correctly, leading to this error when trying to create or modify items.
  Data Inconsistencies: