How To Fix RFM_MM_PUR_PC032 - Item &1 can't be linked to the higher-level item. See long text.

RFM_MM_PUR_PC032 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RFM_MM_PUR_PC -

• Message number: 032

• Message text: Item &1 can't be linked to the higher-level item. See long text.

What causes this issue?

You cannot link the item with a higher-level item for which principal
purchase agreement and principal purchase agreement item are not filled.

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_PC032 - Details

• The SAP error message RFM_MM_PUR_PC032 indicates that there is an issue with linking a specific item (denoted as &1) to a higher-level item in a purchasing context, such as in a purchase order or a purchase requisition. This error typically arises in scenarios involving item hierarchy or when dealing with components in a bill of materials (BOM).
  
  Cause:
  The error can occur due to several reasons, including:
  
  Item Hierarchy Issues: The item you are trying to link may not be compatible with the higher-level item due to hierarchy constraints.
  Item Category: The item category of the lower-level item may not be allowed to be linked to the higher-level item.
  Configuration Settings: There may be configuration settings in the material master or purchasing settings that prevent the linking of these items.
  Missing Data: Required data for either the higher-level or lower-level item may be missing or incorrectly configured.
  Document Type Restrictions: The document type being used may have