How To Fix VH107 - Adding header-related attribute & to item structure is not possible

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VH - SD pricing

• Message number: 107

• Message text: Adding header-related attribute & to item structure is not possible

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VH107 - Adding header-related attribute & to item structure is not possible ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation for the SAP error message VH107:
  
  SAP Error Message: VH107
  Message Text:
  
  Adding header-related attribute & to item structure is not possible
  
  Cause
  This error occurs when you try to add a header-related attribute to an item structure in the Variant Configuration (VC) context. In SAP Variant Configuration, attributes are classified as either:
  
  Header-related attributes: Attributes that belong to the header (overall object).
  Item-related attributes: Attributes that belong to individual items (components or sub-items).
  
  The system does not allow header-related attributes to be assigned or added to item structures because it violates the data model and consistency rules of the configuration.
  
  When does this happen?
  
  When defining or modifying characteristics or dependencies in the configuration model.
  When trying to assign a characteristic that is defined as header-related to an item structure (e.g., in the Bill of Materials or configuration profile).
  During configuration or master data maintenance, if the attribute assignment is inconsistent.
  
  
  Solution
  
  
  Check Attribute Assignment:
  
  Verify whether the attribute you are trying to add is defined as header-related.
  You can check this in the characteristic or class definition in transaction CL02 or CU50.
  
  
  
  Correct the Attribute Type:
  
  If the attribute logically belongs to the item, change its assignment from header-related to item-related.
  This may involve redefining the characteristic or adjusting the class assignment.
  
  
  
  Adjust the Structure:
  
  If the attribute must remain header-related, do not add it to the item structure.
  Instead, add it only to the header structure or the relevant header-level configuration.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration Model:
  
  Check the configuration profile, dependencies, and BOM to ensure attributes are assigned correctly according to their scope (header vs. item).
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP Variant Configuration documentation for attribute assignment rules.
  Use transaction CU50 (Configuration Profile) and CU51 (Dependency Editor) to verify attribute usage.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information
  
  
  Transactions:
  
  CL02 – Change Characteristic
  CU50 – Configuration Profile Maintenance
  CU51 – Dependency Editor
  CS02 – Change BOM (to check item structures)
  
  
  
  SAP Notes:
  
  Check SAP Notes related to Variant Configuration and attribute assignment for any known issues or patches.
  
  
  
  Conceptual Understanding:
  
  Header-related attributes apply to the entire configurable object.
  Item-related attributes apply to individual components or items within the object.
  Mixing these scopes leads to inconsistencies and is prevented by the system.
  
  
  
  
  Summary
  
  
  
  Aspect
  Description
  
  
  
  
  Cause
  Trying to add a header-related attribute to an item structure, which is not allowed.
  
  
  Solution
  Ensure attributes are assigned according to their scope; do not add header attributes to item structures. Adjust attribute definitions or structure accordingly.
  
  
  Related Info
  Use CL02, CU50, CU51 to check and maintain attribute assignments; review BOM and configuration profiles.
  
  
  
  
  If you need further assistance, please provide details about where exactly you encounter this error (e.g., during configuration, BOM maintenance, or dependency creation), and I can help with more specific guidance.