How To Fix V1142 - There are not enough item numbers free for a structure explosion

V1142 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: V1 - Verkaufsbelegbearbeitung

• Message number: 142

• Message text: There are not enough item numbers free for a structure explosion

What causes this issue?

The system attempted to explode a structure for an item (bill of
material, product selection or free goods). It was established that
there are insufficient item numbers between the current main item and
the subsequent main item.

System Response

The structure is not exploded.

How to fix this error?

Delete the main item and enter it as the last item.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message V1142 - There are not enough item numbers free for a structure explosion ?

  The SAP error message V1142, which states "There are not enough item numbers free for a structure explosion," typically occurs in the context of sales order processing or when dealing with configurable materials in SAP. This error indicates that the system has run out of available item numbers to assign to the components of a configurable material or a structured item during the explosion process.
  
  Cause:
  
  Item Number Limit: SAP has a limit on the number of item numbers that can be assigned in a sales order or a delivery. If the number of components in a configurable material exceeds this limit, the error will occur.
  Configuration Settings: The configuration of the material may require more item numbers than are available, especially if the material has a complex structure with many components.
  System Settings: The system may not be configured to allow for enough item numbers for the specific transaction or document type.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Item