How To Fix VMP_MSG220 - Action cannot be performed; cannot select parent and it's child together

VMP_MSG220 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VMP_MSG - VMP Message Manager

• Message number: 220

• Message text: Action cannot be performed; cannot select parent and it's child together

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VMP_MSG220 - Action cannot be performed; cannot select parent and it's child together ?

  The SAP error message VMP_MSG220 indicates that there is an issue with selecting both a parent and its child in a particular action or transaction. This typically occurs in scenarios where hierarchical data structures are involved, such as in the context of variant configuration, bill of materials (BOM), or similar structures.
  
  Cause:
  The error arises when the system detects that an action is being attempted on both a parent item and its child item simultaneously, which is not allowed. This can happen in various contexts, such as:
  
  Attempting to perform a mass change or deletion on both a parent and its child items.
  Trying to select a parent node in a tree structure while also selecting one or more of its child nodes.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you should ensure that you are not selecting both a parent and its child items at the same time. Here are some steps you can take:
  
  
  Review Your Selection: