How To Fix M6010 - No multilevel structured articles allowed in ME21

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: M6 - Purchasing: General Messages

• Message number: 010

• Message text: No multilevel structured articles allowed in ME21

What causes this issue?

You want to create/change a purchase order using ME21/ME22 and have
assigned a multilevel structured article (&V1&).

System Response

The system cannot process articles with a two-level bill of material in
transaction ME21/ME22, for example, a display that contains a full
product.

How to fix this error?

Use transaction ME21N/ME22N/MEPO to create purchase orders that contain
multilevel structured articles.

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.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message M6010 - No multilevel structured articles allowed in ME21 ?

  The SAP error message M6010 "No multilevel structured articles allowed" typically occurs when you are trying to create a purchase order (PO) using transaction ME21N for a material that is defined as a multilevel structured article (also known as a configurable material or a material with variants). This type of material cannot be directly used in certain purchasing transactions, including the creation of purchase orders.
  Cause:
  
  Material Type: The material you are trying to use is defined as a multilevel structured article in the material master. This means it is a configurable material that requires specific configurations or variants to be selected before it can be procured.
  Transaction Limitations: The transaction ME21N does not support the direct use of multilevel structured articles without specifying the necessary configuration or variant.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Material Configuration:
  
  Ensure that you are using the correct material number and that it is indeed a multilevel structured article.
  If you need to procure this material, you may need to specify the configuration or variant that you want to order.
  
  
  
  Use the Correct Transaction:
  
  Instead of using ME21N, you may need to use a different transaction that allows for the selection of configurations or variants. For example, you might need to use transaction codes like CS01 (Create BOM) or CU50 (Create Configurable Material) to handle configurable materials.
  
  
  
  Create a Purchase Order with Configuration:
  
  If you need to create a purchase order for a configurable material, you may need to use the configuration screen to select the appropriate options before proceeding with the purchase order creation.
  
  
  
  Consult with Your SAP Administrator:
  
  If you are unsure about how to proceed or if the material should not be a multilevel structured article, consult with your SAP administrator or the person responsible for material master data. They can provide insights into the material's configuration and whether it can be changed.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Material Master Data: Review the material master data for the specific material in question to understand its configuration and settings.
  SAP Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for more details on handling configurable materials and the specific transactions that support them.
  User Training: Ensure that users involved in procurement are trained on how to handle configurable materials and the processes involved in creating purchase orders for such items.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to address the M6010 error and successfully create the necessary purchase order.