How To Fix W#537 - &1 &2, item &3 has no sub-items

W#537 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: W# -

• Message number: 537

• Message text: &1 &2, item &3 has no sub-items

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message W#537 - &1 &2, item &3 has no sub-items ?

  The SAP error message W#537 indicates that there is an issue with the item in a document (such as a purchase order or sales order) that is expected to have sub-items, but none are found. This can occur in various scenarios, such as when dealing with item hierarchies or when certain configurations are expected but not met.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Sub-Items: The primary cause of this error is that the item specified in the message does not have any associated sub-items. This can happen if the item is not configured correctly or if the data entry was incomplete.
  
  Configuration Issues: The item may be set up in a way that it should have sub-items, but the necessary configurations or master data are missing.
  Document Type Restrictions: Certain document types may require sub-items, and if the item does not meet these requirements, the error will be triggered.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Item Configuration: Review the configuration of the item in