How To Fix W#172 - Sub-item with item no. &1 has wrong sub-item category &2 (instead of &3)

W#172 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: W# -

• Message number: 172

• Message text: Sub-item with item no. &1 has wrong sub-item category &2 (instead of &3)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message W#172 - Sub-item with item no. &1 has wrong sub-item category &2 (instead of &3) ?

  The SAP error message W#172 indicates that there is a mismatch in the sub-item category for a specific sub-item in a document. This error typically occurs in the context of materials management, particularly when dealing with purchasing documents, sales orders, or inventory management.
  
  Cause:
  The error message is triggered when the sub-item category assigned to a sub-item does not match the expected category defined in the system. This can happen due to several reasons:
  
  Incorrect Configuration: The sub-item category may not be correctly configured in the system for the specific item type or document type.
  Data Entry Errors: During the creation or modification of the document, an incorrect sub-item category may have been entered.
  Master Data Issues: The material master or other related master data may have incorrect settings that lead to this mismatch.
  Custom Development: If there are custom enhancements or modifications in the system, they may inadvertently cause this error.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the W#172 error,