How To Fix MPN01032 - This function is only possible for certain item types

MPN01032 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MPN01 - MPN Message: Material Master / customizing

• Message number: 032

• Message text: This function is only possible for certain item types

What causes this issue?

The material exchange functions do not support the item category
selected for the main item.

System Response

You cannot create sub-items for the selected material.

How to fix this error?

The following item categories are supported:
Standard item
Consignment
Subcontracting, if a component BOM exists for the material in the new
sub-item.

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.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MPN01032 - This function is only possible for certain item types ?

  The SAP error message MPN01032, which states "This function is only possible for certain item types," typically occurs in the context of materials management or inventory management when a user attempts to perform an operation that is not allowed for the specific item type being processed.
  
  Cause:
  The error is usually triggered by one of the following reasons:
  
  Item Type Restriction: The operation you are trying to perform (e.g., changing item details, performing a transaction) is restricted to certain item types. For example, some functions may only be applicable to stock items and not to non-stock items or service items.
  Configuration Settings: The configuration in the SAP system may restrict certain functionalities based on the item type. This can be due to settings in the material master or the specific transaction being used.
  Document Type Limitations: The document type associated with the transaction may not support the item type you are working with.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the