How To Fix CRM_IOBJECT007 - Product with subordinate individual object only permits quantity 1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 007

• Message text: Product with subordinate individual object only permits quantity 1

What causes this issue?

The item with product &v1& requires a subordinate individual object
according to the settings for item category &v2&. Here, only a quantity
of 1 is permitted. However, the quantity you entered is greater than 1.

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?

For items that require individual objects as a subordinate item, only
the quantity 1 is permitted. If you wish to assign n (n>1) objects to a
product, enter n pairs of "item/subordinate item" with the product in
the main item, and one individual object in the subordinate item. Enter
the quantity 1 here.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CRM_IOBJECT007 - Product with subordinate individual object only permits quantity 1 ?

  The SAP error message CRM_IOBJECT007 indicates that you are trying to create or modify a product that has subordinate individual objects (like components or variants) but the system only allows a quantity of 1 for that product. This typically occurs in scenarios where the product is defined as a single instance or where the configuration does not allow for multiple quantities of that specific product.
  Cause:
  
  Product Configuration: The product is configured as a single instance or has been set up to only allow a quantity of 1.
  Subordinate Objects: The product has subordinate individual objects (like variants or components) that are restricted to a quantity of 1.
  Sales Order or Quotation Context: You may be trying to add the product to a sales order or quotation where the system enforces this restriction.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Product Configuration: Review the configuration of the product in the SAP system. Ensure that it is set up to allow for the desired quantity. If it should allow more than one, you may need to adjust the settings.
  Review Subordinate Objects: If the product has subordinate objects, check their configuration as well. Ensure that they are not restricted to a quantity of 1.
  Adjust Sales Order/Quotation: If you are working within a sales order or quotation, ensure that you are not exceeding the allowed quantity for that product. If necessary, create multiple line items for the product instead of trying to increase the quantity on a single line.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific configuration settings related to product management and subordinate objects.
  Contact SAP Support: If you are unable to resolve the issue through configuration changes, consider reaching out to SAP support for assistance.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Product Master Data: Understanding how product master data is structured in SAP can help in troubleshooting this error.
  Configuration Settings: Familiarize yourself with the configuration settings for products and subordinate objects in the SAP CRM module.
  User Roles and Permissions: Ensure that you have the necessary permissions to make changes to product configurations.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.