How To Fix ME570 - Higher-level item & does not exist

ME570 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ME - Purchasing: General Messages

• Message number: 570

• Message text: Higher-level item & does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ME570 - Higher-level item & does not exist ?

  The SAP error message ME570 ("Higher-level item & does not exist") typically occurs in the context of purchasing documents, such as purchase orders or purchase requisitions, when there is an issue with the hierarchy of items. This error indicates that the system is unable to find a higher-level item that is expected to exist in the document structure.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Higher-Level Item: The higher-level item (e.g., a parent item in a BOM or a related item in a purchase order) is not defined or has been deleted.
  Incorrect Item Hierarchy: The item hierarchy may be incorrectly set up, leading to a situation where the system cannot find the expected parent item.
  Data Inconsistencies: There may be inconsistencies in the data, such as missing links between items or incorrect item categories.
  Document Type Issues: The document type being used may not support the hierarchical structure that is being attempted.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Item Hierarchy: Verify the item hierarchy in