How To Fix MEPO070 - Item &2 already includes a sub-item for material &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MEPO - New Purchase Order Dialog

• Message number: 070

• Message text: Item &2 already includes a sub-item for material &1

What causes this issue?

You have entered a sub-item for material &v1& for main item &v2&.
This main item already contains a sub-item for this material that is
ordered for the same plant. More than one identical sub-item is <ZH>not
</> allowed for a main item.
<ZH>Note</>
The sub-item that already exists may contain a blocking indicator or
deletion indicator under certain circumstances.

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?

You have the following options:
Change the material number in this sub-item.
Delete the sub-item and edit the existing sub-item. If necessary,
remove the blocking indicator or deletion indicator in this sub-item.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MEPO070 - Item &2 already includes a sub-item for material &1 ?

  The SAP error message MEPO070 indicates that there is an attempt to create or modify a purchasing document item (such as a purchase order or contract) that already has a sub-item associated with the specified material. This typically occurs in the context of purchasing documents where sub-items are used to differentiate between different aspects or components of a main item.
  Cause:
  
  Existing Sub-item: The main item already has a sub-item created for the specified material. In SAP, sub-items are used to represent different aspects of a main item, and each main item can have multiple sub-items.
  Incorrect Data Entry: There may be an attempt to add a new sub-item for a material that already has an existing sub-item, leading to this error.
  Document Structure: The structure of the purchasing document may not allow for multiple sub-items for the same main item and material combination.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Existing Sub-items: Review the purchasing document to see if a sub-item already exists for the specified material. You can do this by navigating to the relevant purchasing document and checking the item details.
  Modify Existing Sub-item: If a sub-item already exists and you need to make changes, consider modifying the existing sub-item instead of trying to create a new one.
  Use Different Material: If you need to add a new sub-item, consider using a different material or a different main item that does not conflict with existing entries.
  Consult Documentation: Review SAP documentation or consult with your SAP support team to understand the specific rules and configurations related to sub-items in your purchasing documents.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like ME23N (Display Purchase Order) or ME31K (Create Contract) to view and manage purchasing documents.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance.
  User Roles and Permissions: Ensure that you have the necessary permissions to create or modify items in purchasing documents, as restrictions may lead to errors.
  Training and Support: If you are unfamiliar with the purchasing document structure in SAP, consider seeking training or support from your organization's SAP team.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the MEPO070 error and proceed with your purchasing document activities.