How To Fix V1731 - Manual sub-items are not permitted for free goods (item &)

V1731 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: V1 - Verkaufsbelegbearbeitung

• Message number: 731

• Message text: Manual sub-items are not permitted for free goods (item &)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message V1731 - Manual sub-items are not permitted for free goods (item &) ?

  The SAP error message V1731 ("Manual sub-items are not permitted for free goods (item &)") typically occurs in the context of sales and distribution (SD) when you are trying to create or process a sales order that includes free goods. This error indicates that the system does not allow the addition of manual sub-items for free goods.
  
  Cause:
  
  Free Goods Configuration: The error is often caused by the configuration of free goods in the system. Free goods are typically defined in a way that they are automatically added to the sales order based on certain conditions (like quantity or promotion) and do not allow for manual adjustments or sub-items.
  Item Category Settings: The item category settings for free goods may not allow for manual sub-items. This is a common restriction in SAP to maintain the integrity of the free goods logic.
  Sales Document Type: The sales document type being used may have restrictions that