How To Fix RFM_MM_PUR_PC034 - Item &1 can't be linked to the higher-level item. See long text.

RFM_MM_PUR_PC034 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RFM_MM_PUR_PC -

• Message number: 034

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

What causes this issue?

Sub item and higher-level item of the contract cannot be linked with a
different higher-level item of principal purchase agreement.

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_PC034 - Details

• The SAP error message RFM_MM_PUR_PC034 indicates that there is an issue with linking a specific item (denoted as &1) to a higher-level item in a purchasing or materials management context. This error typically arises in scenarios involving item hierarchies, such as when dealing with bill of materials (BOMs), purchase orders, or other structured item relationships.
  
  Cause:
  The error can occur due to several reasons, including:
  
  
  Incorrect Item Configuration: The item you are trying to link may not be configured correctly in the system. This could be due to missing master data or incorrect settings in the material master.
  
  
  Hierarchy Issues: The item may not be allowed to be linked to the higher-level item due to the defined hierarchy in the system. For example, the item might not be a valid component of the higher-level item.
  
  
  Item Status: The status of the item (e.g., blocked, inactive) may prevent it from being linked to another item.
  
  
  Data Inconsistencies: