How To Fix /SCDL/BC204 - In this combination, the preceding item type must not be filled

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCDL/BC -

• Message number: 204

• Message text: In this combination, the preceding item type must not be filled

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCDL/BC204 - In this combination, the preceding item type must not be filled ?

  The SAP error message /SCDL/BC204 typically occurs in the context of SAP Supply Chain Management (SCM) or Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) when there is an issue with the configuration of item types in a planning scenario. The error message indicates that in the current combination of item types, the preceding item type must not be filled, which means that there is a conflict in the way the item types are set up or used.
  
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Item Type Configuration: The item types in the planning scenario may not be configured correctly. For example, a preceding item type may be set to a value that is not allowed for the current item type.
  Data Entry Error: There may be a mistake in the data entry where an item type that should be empty is filled.
  Planning Object Structure: The planning object structure may not be set up correctly, leading to conflicts in item type