How To Fix RFM_MM_PUR_PC002 - Item &1 has reference to a higher-level item

RFM_MM_PUR_PC002 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RFM_MM_PUR_PC -

• Message number: 002

• Message text: Item &1 has reference to a higher-level item

What causes this issue?

You have entered a higher-level item value for an article that?s not a
variant.

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?

Enter a higher-level item only for a variant.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

RFM_MM_PUR_PC002 - Details

• The SAP error message RFM_MM_PUR_PC002 indicates that there is an issue with the item hierarchy in a purchasing document, such as a purchase order or a purchase requisition. Specifically, it means that the item you are trying to process has a reference to a higher-level item, which is not allowed in the context of the operation you are attempting to perform.
  
  Cause:
  
  Item Hierarchy Violation: The item you are trying to process is a sub-item or dependent item that is linked to a higher-level item. This can occur if you are trying to change or delete a sub-item without addressing the higher-level item first.
  Incorrect Item Configuration: The configuration of the items in the purchasing document may not be set up correctly, leading to this error when trying to perform certain actions.
  Document Status: The status of the purchasing document may not allow changes to be made to items that are part of a