How To Fix G0824 - A subitem cannot be specified for item &2; &3

G0824 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: G0 - Messages for SAP Consolidation

• Message number: 824

• Message text: A subitem cannot be specified for item &2; &3

What causes this issue?

A <DS:GLOS.subitem>subitem</> cannot be specified for
<GL:financial statement item>item</> &V2&.

System Response

Status message. &V3&

How to fix this error?

If no subitem assignments are to be specified for item &V2&, delete the
entry with item &V2& and subitem &V1&. If required, generate a new
entry with item &V2& without a subitem.
If subitem assignments are to be specified for item &V2&, change the
definition of the item or the assigned breakdown category.

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.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message G0824 - A subitem cannot be specified for item &2; &3 ?

  The SAP error message G0824 ("A subitem cannot be specified for item &2; &3") typically occurs in the context of inventory management or purchasing when there is an attempt to assign a subitem to a main item that does not support subitems. This can happen in various transactions, such as creating or modifying purchase orders, goods movements, or inventory records.
  
  Cause:
  
  Item Type: The main item (identified by &2) is of a type that does not allow subitems. For example, certain stock items or materials may not be configured to use subitems.
  Configuration Settings: The material master or item configuration may not be set up to allow subitems. This could be due to settings in the material type or item category.
  Transaction Context: The specific transaction you are using may not support subitems for the type of item you are working with.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Item Type: Verify the type of the main item (material) you are