How To Fix /LIME/PI_CORE029 - Item &1: TYPE_ITEM not set or incorrect (H or S)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /LIME/PI_CORE -

• Message number: 029

• Message text: Item &1: TYPE_ITEM not set or incorrect (H or S)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /LIME/PI_CORE029 - Item &1: TYPE_ITEM not set or incorrect (H or S) ?

  The SAP error message /LIME/PI_CORE029 Item &1: TYPE_ITEM not set or incorrect (H or S) typically occurs in the context of SAP's Logistics Information Management (LIM) or similar modules where item types are being processed. This error indicates that the item type for a specific item (denoted by &1) is either not set or is set incorrectly. The item type can be either 'H' (Header) or 'S' (Sub-item).
  Cause:
  
  Missing Item Type: The item in question does not have a defined type, which is required for processing.
  Incorrect Item Type: The item type is set to a value that is not recognized or valid in the context of the operation being performed.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration settings in the system that define valid item types.
  Data Entry Errors: Manual data entry errors could lead to incorrect or missing item type assignments.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Item Configuration:
  
  Navigate to the relevant transaction or configuration settings where item types are defined.
  Ensure that the item type for the item in question is correctly set to either 'H' or 'S'.
  
  
  
  Review Master Data:
  
  Check the master data for the item to ensure that the TYPE_ITEM field is populated correctly.
  If the item is missing the type, update the master data accordingly.
  
  
  
  Validate Input Data:
  
  If the error occurs during data entry or import, validate the input data to ensure that the TYPE_ITEM field is included and correctly populated.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidelines on item types and their usage in the relevant module.
  
  
  
  Debugging:
  
  If you have access to debugging tools, you can trace the program execution to identify where the item type is being set or checked, which may provide further insights into the issue.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting SAP Notes for any known issues related to this error message.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Depending on the context, you may need to use specific transaction codes to access item master data or configuration settings (e.g., MM01 for material master, or customizing transactions).
  SAP Notes: Search for relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  User Forums: Consider checking SAP community forums or user groups for similar issues and solutions shared by other users.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue related to the /LIME/PI_CORE029 error message.