How To Fix FRMLDLG359 - Item number is not allowed

FRMLDLG359 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FRMLDLG - RMS-FRM: Dialog Messages for Formula

• Message number: 359

• Message text: Item number is not allowed

What causes this issue?

You have entered or changed the item number of an item.

System Response

This can mean that the item becomes an alternative item.
This is not permitted in two cases:
You have not entered a material or substance for the item (it is not a
stream either). However, a different item with the same item number
already exists
You have not entered a material or substance for a different item with
the same item number (is not a stream either)

How to fix this error?

Choose an item number that has not yet been assigned.

Procedure for System Administrators

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

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

FRMLDLG359 - Details

• The SAP error message FRMLDLG359, which states "Item number is not allowed," typically occurs in the context of material management or when dealing with item numbers in various SAP transactions, such as creating or modifying documents related to materials, sales orders, or purchase orders.
  
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Item Number: The item number you are trying to use may not exist in the system or may not be valid for the specific transaction you are attempting to perform.
  Item Status: The item may be blocked or inactive, preventing it from being used in transactions.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the system that restrict the use of certain item numbers based on specific criteria.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary permissions to access or use the specified item number.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Item Number: Verify that the item number you are trying to use is correct and exists in the system. You can do this