How To Fix V1838 - A value cannot be set for &1 in sub-items

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: V1 - Verkaufsbelegbearbeitung

• Message number: 838

• Message text: A value cannot be set for &1 in sub-items

What causes this issue?

Your system configuration means that values cannot be set in the
following fields for sub-items:

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

KWMENG = Sales order item quantity
VRKME = Sales unit
UMVKZ = Conversion numerator
UMVKN = Conversion denominator
ZMENG = Sales order item target quantity
ZIEME = Target sales unit
UMZIZ = Conversion numerator
UMZIN = Conversion denominator

System Response

How to fix this error?

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message V1838 - A value cannot be set for &1 in sub-items ?

  The SAP error message V1838 ("A value cannot be set for &1 in sub-items") typically occurs in the context of sales and distribution (SD) when there is an issue with the configuration of item categories or when trying to set values for sub-items in a sales document.
  
  Cause:
  
  Item Category Configuration: The item category may not be configured to allow certain fields to be set for sub-items. This can happen if the item category is defined in such a way that it does not support the specific value you are trying to assign.
  Inconsistent Data: There may be inconsistencies in the data being entered, such as trying to set a value that is not applicable for sub-items.
  Hierarchy Issues: If the main item and sub-items have different characteristics or if the hierarchy is not properly defined, it can lead to this error.
  Field Status Group: The field status group assigned to the item category may