How To Fix VL270 - Product selection sub-item copied without main item

VL270 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VL -

• Message number: 270

• Message text: Product selection sub-item copied without main item

What causes this issue?

As a group generated by using product selection was copied from
preceding items, at least one sub-item was copied into the shipping
document, but its corresponding main item was not copied, even though
it is relevant for shipping.

System Response

If this <DS:SIMG.SIMG_CFMENUOLSDOVM1>system message has a message
category of 'E'</>, such sub-items are deleted.

How to fix this error?

Make sure the main item in the preceding document can be shipped in the
same delivery as its sub-items.

Procedure for System Administrators

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

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VL270 - Product selection sub-item copied without main item ?

  The SAP error message VL270 ("Product selection sub-item copied without main item") typically occurs during the processing of delivery documents in the SAP system, particularly when dealing with item categories that have a hierarchical structure (like main items and sub-items). This error indicates that a sub-item is being processed without a corresponding main item, which is required for the system to correctly handle the item relationships.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Main Item: The main item that should be associated with the sub-item is not present in the delivery document.
  Incorrect Item Category Configuration: The item categories may not be configured correctly in the system, leading to issues with how items are related.
  Data Inconsistencies: There may be inconsistencies in the data being processed, such as missing or incorrect references between main and sub-items.
  Manual Changes: If manual changes were made to the delivery document, it could lead to a situation where the sub-item is left without its