How To Fix /SAPBOQ/SRVPACK077 - Cannot reset main item indicator; main item exists in composite

/SAPBOQ/SRVPACK077 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPBOQ/SRVPACK -

• Message number: 077

• Message text: Cannot reset main item indicator; main item exists in composite

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPBOQ/SRVPACK077 - Cannot reset main item indicator; main item exists in composite ?

  The SAP error message /SAPBOQ/SRVPACK077 Cannot reset main item indicator; main item exists in composite typically occurs in the context of SAP BusinessObjects or SAP BW (Business Warehouse) when dealing with composite items or hierarchies. This error indicates that you are trying to reset the main item indicator for a particular item, but there is already a main item associated with it in a composite structure.
  
  Cause:
  
  Composite Structure: The item you are trying to modify is part of a composite structure where it is designated as a sub-item of a main item.
  Hierarchy Relationships: The item has existing relationships in a hierarchy that prevent it from being reset as a main item.
  Data Integrity Constraints: SAP enforces data integrity rules that prevent changes that could lead to inconsistencies in the data model.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Identify the Composite Structure:
  
  Check the composite structure or hierarchy to identify which item is