How To Fix CRM_IOBJECT017 - The subitem must contain an individual object

CRM_IOBJECT017 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 017

• Message text: The subitem must contain an individual object

What causes this issue?

Item &v1& has the item category &v2&. This setting requires a
subordinate item with an individual object. However, subordinate item
&v3& 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.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CRM_IOBJECT017 - The subitem must contain an individual object ?

  The SAP error message CRM_IOBJECT017 indicates that a subitem in a CRM transaction must contain an individual object. This error typically arises when you are trying to create or modify a CRM document (like a sales order, service order, etc.) and the system expects a specific object to be assigned to a subitem, but it is either missing or incorrectly configured.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Object Assignment: The subitem you are trying to create or modify does not have an individual object assigned to it. This could be due to a missing reference to a product, service, or another entity that is required for the subitem.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration of the CRM system may not allow for the creation of subitems without an individual object.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the data being processed, such as missing mandatory fields or incorrect data types.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Object Assignment: Ensure that the subitem you are working with