How To Fix V0273 - Higher-level item &1 is a Sourcing item (APO)

V0273 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: V0 - Screen sequence control messages

• Message number: 273

• Message text: Higher-level item &1 is a Sourcing item (APO)

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V0273 - Details

• The SAP error message V0273 indicates that there is an issue related to a higher-level item in the context of Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) within the SAP system. Specifically, it states that the higher-level item is a sourcing item, which can lead to complications in planning and order processing.
  
  Cause:
  The error typically arises in scenarios where:
  
  Sourcing Item: The higher-level item is defined as a sourcing item in the system, which means it is intended to be sourced from a supplier rather than produced internally.
  Planning Hierarchy: There may be a conflict in the planning hierarchy where the system expects a different type of item (e.g., a production item) at that level.
  
  Configuration Issues: There could be configuration issues in the APO settings or master data that lead to this error.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the V0273 error, consider the following steps:
  
  
  Check Item Configuration:
  
  Verify the configuration of the higher-level item in the material master. Ensure that