How To Fix IBRO308 - Program error: Sub-item number &1 different to item number &2

IBRO308 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: IBRO - Broker Collections Message Class

• Message number: 308

• Message text: Program error: Sub-item number &1 different to item number &2

What causes this issue?

The value &V1& was specified for the subitem number for additional
selections (field name SUBPOSNUMB) in the
ISCD_BROK_STM_BATCH_POS_APPEND function module, and it does not match
the item number &V2& (field name POSNUMB).

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?

Correct the program that creates the broker report. The subitem number
must always have the same value as the item number for automatic broker
report creation.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message IBRO308 - Program error: Sub-item number &1 different to item number &2 ?

  The SAP error message IBRO308 indicates a program error where the sub-item number does not match the item number in a transaction. This typically occurs in the context of inventory management or material document processing, particularly when dealing with sub-items in a bill of materials (BOM) or when processing goods movements.
  
  Cause:
  The error is usually caused by one of the following:
  
  Data Entry Error: The user may have entered a sub-item number that does not correspond to the main item number.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be inconsistencies in the configuration of the material master or BOM that lead to mismatches.
  System Bugs: Occasionally, this error can arise from bugs in the SAP system or issues with the specific transaction being executed.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the IBRO308 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Input Data:
  
  Verify that the sub-item number entered corresponds correctly to the main item number. Ensure that there are no typographical errors.
  
  
  
  Review Material Master