How To Fix G0514 - No subitem category specified for subitem set

G0514 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: G0 - Messages for SAP Consolidation

• Message number: 514

• Message text: No subitem category specified for subitem set

What causes this issue?

You have not specified a subitem category for the subitem set.

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

System Response

How to fix this error?

Specify a subitem category.
You should only use a subitem set without a subitem category when its
respective item set features different breakdown properties in respect
to the subitem categories.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message G0514 - No subitem category specified for subitem set ?

  The SAP error message G0514, "No subitem category specified for subitem set," typically occurs in the context of managing subitems in inventory management or when dealing with specific item categories in SAP. This error indicates that the system is unable to process a transaction because it lacks the necessary configuration for subitem categories.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The subitem category has not been defined in the system for the specific item or material.
  Incorrect Item Master Data: The item master data may not have the required subitem category assigned.
  Transaction Type Issues: The transaction being executed may not be compatible with the current configuration of subitems.
  Custom Development: If there are custom developments or enhancements in the system, they may not be handling subitem categories correctly.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings in SAP (Transaction SPRO).
  Navigate to the relevant area for defining subitem categories (usually under Logistics or Material Management).
  Ensure that the subitem categories are properly defined