How To Fix RFM_MM_PUR_PC007 - Higher-level item &1 can't be enhanced with subitems

RFM_MM_PUR_PC007 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RFM_MM_PUR_PC -

• Message number: 007

• Message text: Higher-level item &1 can't be enhanced with subitems

What causes this issue?

You can't enhance a referenced higher-level item of a purchasing
contract with subitems.
However, you can enhance a referenced higher-level item if it has an
active 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?

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

RFM_MM_PUR_PC007 - Details

• The SAP error message RFM_MM_PUR_PC007 indicates that there is an issue with the way items are structured in a purchasing document, specifically that a higher-level item cannot be enhanced with subitems. This typically occurs in the context of purchase orders or purchase requisitions where the item hierarchy is not set up correctly.
  
  Cause:
  
  
  Item Hierarchy Misconfiguration: The error usually arises when you attempt to add subitems to a higher-level item that is not configured to allow subitems. In SAP, higher-level items are typically used to group related items, and they do not support subitems.
  
  
  Incorrect Item Type: The item type of the higher-level item may not support subitems. For example, certain item categories in SAP are designed to be standalone and do not allow for subitems.
  
  
  Document Type Restrictions: The document type being used may have restrictions on item hierarchy, preventing the addition of subitems to higher-level items.
  
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Review Item Configuration: Check the configuration of