How To Fix /SPE/PO_CHANGE010 - Item &1 is a sub item; sub item hierarchy cannot be created

/SPE/PO_CHANGE010 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SPE/PO_CHANGE -

• Message number: 010

• Message text: Item &1 is a sub item; sub item hierarchy cannot be created

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/SPE/PO_CHANGE010 - Details

• The SAP error message /SPE/PO_CHANGE010 Item &1 is a sub item; sub item hierarchy cannot be created typically occurs in the context of Purchase Order (PO) processing within the SAP system, particularly when dealing with sub-items in a purchase order.
  
  Cause:
  This error indicates that the system is trying to create a sub-item hierarchy for a purchase order item that is already defined as a sub-item. In SAP, sub-items are used to categorize or break down main items into smaller components. However, the system does not allow the creation of a hierarchy for items that are already classified as sub-items.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Item Configuration: Verify the configuration of the item in question. Ensure that it is correctly set up as a sub-item and that you are not trying to create a hierarchy for it.
  
  
  Review Purchase Order Structure: Look at the structure of the purchase order.