How To Fix MM_PUR_SRCGPROJ040 - Parent item and item &1 are identical.

MM_PUR_SRCGPROJ040 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MM_PUR_SRCGPROJ - Message class of MM PUR Sourcing Project

• Message number: 040

• Message text: Parent item and item &1 are identical.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MM_PUR_SRCGPROJ040 - Parent item and item &1 are identical. ?

  The SAP error message MM_PUR_SRCGPROJ040 indicates that there is an issue with the configuration of a source list or procurement project where the parent item and the item being referenced are identical. This typically occurs in the context of materials management and procurement processes.
  
  Cause:
  The error arises when the system detects that the parent item (which is usually a higher-level item in a bill of materials or a project structure) is the same as the child item (the item being referenced). This can happen due to:
  
  Incorrect Configuration: The item hierarchy or structure may have been incorrectly set up, leading to a situation where a child item is mistakenly defined as the same as its parent.
  Data Entry Error: During the creation or modification of the source list or procurement project, the same item may have been entered for both the parent and child roles.
  Master Data Issues: There may be inconsistencies or errors