How To Fix RFM_MM_PUR_PC040 - Adding sub-items to item &1 can result in inconsistencies.

RFM_MM_PUR_PC040 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RFM_MM_PUR_PC -

• Message number: 040

• Message text: Adding sub-items to item &1 can result in inconsistencies.

What causes this issue?

You are adding sub-items to a higher-level item which is referenced in
child contracts. Adding sub-items can result in inconsistencies in
existing documents.

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_PC040 - Details

• The SAP error message RFM_MM_PUR_PC040, which states "Adding sub-items to item &1 can result in inconsistencies," typically occurs in the context of purchasing documents, such as purchase orders or purchase requisitions. This error indicates that there is a potential inconsistency in the way sub-items are being added to a main item in the document.
  
  Cause:
  
  Inconsistent Item Structure: The main item may already have sub-items that are not compatible with the new sub-items being added. This can happen if the item categories or the characteristics of the items do not match.
  Document Type Restrictions: Certain document types may have restrictions on how sub-items can be structured. For example, some document types may not allow sub-items at all.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the SAP system that restrict the addition of sub-items under certain conditions.
  Data Integrity Issues: There may be existing data integrity issues in the purchasing document that prevent the addition