How To Fix W_DFE028 - No header items exist for structured material &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: W_DFE - Messages for Function Group WDFE

• Message number: 028

• Message text: No header items exist for structured material &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message W_DFE028 - No header items exist for structured material &1 ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation for the SAP error message:
  
  SAP Error Message:
  W_DFE028 No header items exist for structured material &1
  
  Cause:
  This warning message typically occurs in the context of Delivery Processing or Shipping in SAP when dealing with structured materials (i.e., materials that are configured or have a Bill of Materials (BOM) or variant configuration).
  
  The system expects that for a structured material (material &1), there should be header items (main items) in the delivery document.
  However, the delivery document or the processing step does not contain any header items for the structured material.
  This situation can arise if:
  
  The structured material was not correctly included in the delivery or sales order.
  The item was exploded incorrectly or not at all.
  The delivery document only contains sub-items or components but no main header item.
  Configuration or master data inconsistencies related to the structured material.
  
  
  
  
  When does it occur?
  
  During delivery creation or processing (e.g., VL01N, VL02N).
  When the system tries to process or check the delivery items for structured materials.
  Possibly during output determination or EDI processing for deliveries.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check the Sales Order / Delivery Document:
  
  Verify that the structured material (&1) is present as a header item in the sales order and delivery.
  Ensure that the BOM or configuration is correctly maintained and that the item is not only exploded into components without a header.
  
  
  
  Review Item Category and BOM Explosion:
  
  Confirm that the item category allows for structured materials and BOM explosion.
  Check if the BOM explosion is working correctly and that the header item is created.
  
  
  
  Recreate or Adjust Delivery:
  
  If the delivery was created incorrectly, try to recreate it or adjust the items so that the header item exists.
  Sometimes deleting and recreating the delivery can resolve inconsistencies.
  
  
  
  Check Master Data:
  
  Verify the material master data for the structured material.
  Check if the material is flagged correctly as a structured material and that BOMs or variant configurations are active.
  
  
  
  Debug or Analyze:
  
  If the problem persists, debugging the delivery creation or processing program might be necessary to see why the header item is missing.
  Check related user exits or enhancements that might affect item processing.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Message Class: DFE (Delivery Processing)
  Transaction Codes: VL01N (Create Delivery), VL02N (Change Delivery), VA01 (Create Sales Order)
  SAP Notes: Search for notes related to structured materials and delivery processing.
  BOM and Variant Configuration: Ensure BOMs and variant configurations are properly maintained.
  Item Categories: Item categories like TAN (for BOM items) and standard item categories should be correctly assigned.
  
  
  Summary:
  The warning W_DFE028 indicates that the system expects a header item for a structured material in the delivery but none exists. This usually points to an issue with how the delivery or sales order was created or how the BOM/configuration is maintained. The solution involves verifying and correcting the sales order, delivery items, BOM explosion, and master data to ensure the structured material is properly represented as a header item.
  
  If you provide more context (e.g., transaction, process step), I can help with more specific troubleshooting steps.