How To Fix /SAPBOQ/SRVPACK009 - Subitem number is not permitted for main item or service item

/SAPBOQ/SRVPACK009 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPBOQ/SRVPACK -

• Message number: 009

• Message text: Subitem number is not permitted for main item or service item

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPBOQ/SRVPACK009 - Subitem number is not permitted for main item or service item ?

  The SAP error message /SAPBOQ/SRVPACK009 indicates that there is an issue with the subitem number in a document, typically related to service items or main items in a billing or procurement context. This error usually arises when the system expects a main item or service item to be processed without subitems, but a subitem number has been provided.
  
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Item Structure: The document may have been structured incorrectly, where a main item or service item is expected to stand alone without subitems.
  
  Configuration Issues: The configuration settings in the SAP system may not allow for subitems under certain conditions or item categories.
  Data Entry Errors: There may have been a mistake during data entry, where a subitem was inadvertently assigned to a main item or service item.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Review Document Structure: Check the document (e.g., purchase order, service order, etc.) to ensure that the main items and service items are correctly defined without subitems if