How To Fix /CUM/MSG524 - CUI & has items but (CU &) is not a multilevel CU

/CUM/MSG524 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /CUM/MSG -

• Message number: 524

• Message text: CUI & has items but (CU &) is not a multilevel CU

Self-Explanatory Message

Since SAP believes that this specific error message is 'self-explanatory,' no more information has been given.The majority of messages in the SAP system have a message text, however this is frequently insufficient to comprehend or resolve the problem.

To make things easier, more detailed information is frequently added to describe the issue, how to fix it, and the necessary steps or configuration modifications.

Unfortunately, there isn't any extra information in this error notice.

What else can you do?

First, use our AnswerBot below to get a possible cause and solution (requires a premium subscription).

Also, review the in-depth Common Questions & Answers listed below; you could discover a solution there or be able to connect with others who have faced similar challenges.

You can also try searching the SAP support portal (support.sap.com) but you need a special user ID to access it. It is possible that an SAP support note exists that provides additional details about the mistake or even steps for fixing it.

/CUM/MSG524 - Details

• The SAP error message /CUM/MSG524 typically indicates an issue related to the configuration of a Composite Unit (CU) in the SAP system, particularly in the context of handling multi-level CUs. This error suggests that the system has identified that there are items associated with a Composite Unit (CUI), but the specified Composite Unit (CU) is not configured as a multi-level CU.
  
  Cause:
  
  Configuration Issue: The Composite Unit (CU) is not set up to handle multi-level structures, which means it cannot manage the hierarchical relationships between components and sub-components.
  Data Integrity: There may be inconsistencies in the data where the system expects a multi-level CU but finds a flat structure instead.
  Incorrect Master Data: The master data for the Composite Unit or its components may not be correctly defined, leading to this error.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check CU Configuration: 
  
  Go to the configuration settings for the Composite Unit in the SAP system.
  Ensure that the CU is set up as